The Emperor's Tomb by Joseph Roth

The Emperor's Tomb

Von Trotta Family

Joseph Roth with John Hoare (Translator)

157 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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A continuation of the saga of the von Trotta family from The Radetzky March, it is both a powerful and moving look at a decaying society and its journey through the War and its devastating aftermath, and the story of the erosion of one man's despe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
sad 66%
dark 33%
emotional 22%
informative 22%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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