Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald

Austerlitz

W.G. Sebald with Ria van Hengel (Translator)

332 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald is a haunting and introspective masterpiece that will resonate deeply with readers who are drawn to stimulating explorations of identity, family history, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust, making it a must-read for those who appreciate literary fiction that lingers long after the final page is turned.

Community Reviews

3.92
based on 2,140 reviews

Moods

reflective: 88%

challenging: 66%

emotional: 50%

sad: 50%

dark: 40%

informative: 30%

mysterious: 22%

inspiring: 6%

tense: 5%

hopeful: 3%

adventurous: 2%

relaxing: 2%

funny: 1%

Pace

23% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

21% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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