Heute wär ich mir lieber nicht begegnet: Roman by Herta Müller

Heute wär ich mir lieber nicht begegnet: Roman

Herta Müller

239 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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During the dictatorship of Nicole Ceaucescu in Romania, a young woman is riding a streetcar on her way to a hearing. For the first time in making this frequent trip, she has gathered together various items, such as a washrag, toothpaste, and a too...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 46%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
sad 26%
mysterious 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.39

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