Nadirs by Herta Müller

Nadirs

Herta Müller with Sieglinde Lug (Translator)

126 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Juxtaposing reality and fantasy, nightmares and dark laughter, Nadirs is a collection of largely autobiographical stories based on Herta Müller's childhood in the Romanian countryside. The individual tales reveal a child s often nightmarish impres...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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