The Double-Bass by Patrick Süskind

The Double-Bass

Patrick Süskind with Michael Hofmann

90 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

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Description

'Tell me if you can why a grown man in his mid-thirties, namely me, should have to live with an instrument that's a constant handicap to him?! Humanly, socially, sexually, musically, in traffic - nothing but a handicap!'

Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

reflective 58%
funny 50%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 23%
informative 14%
dark 11%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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