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Ein ganzes Leben

Robert Seethaler
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Ein ganzes Leben

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Robert Seethaler

Ein ganzes Leben

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

155

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Austrian Alps • Early 20th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ein ganzes Leben by Robert Seethaler explores the life of Andreas Egger, an individual navigating the challenges and changes of the 20th-century Alpine landscape. Through perseverance and resilience, Andreas confronts personal and historical adversities, offering a poignant reflection on the human experience and life's transient nature.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

27,679 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robert Seethaler's Ein ganzes Leben is praised for its lyrical prose and poignant storytelling. The novel beautifully captures a simple man's journey through life against a breathtaking Alpine setting. Some readers may find the narrative too slow-paced, but its exploration of resilience and solitude resonates deeply, leaving a lasting impact.

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Who Should Read Ein ganzes Leben?

A reader who enjoys Ein ganzes Leben by Robert Seethaler would appreciate introspective narratives and understated prose, akin to those in Stoner by John Williams and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, focusing on life's quiet moments and enduring struggles amidst changing times.

4.0

27,679 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

155

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Austrian Alps • Early 20th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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