The Glass Room
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
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Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionCzechoslovakia • 1930s
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Arts & Culture•
World History2009
Adult
18+ years
The Glass Room by Simon Mawer follows Liesel and Viktor Landauer, a couple who commission a modernist home in 1930s Czechoslovakia. Their lives intertwine with the fate of the house as it witnesses political and personal upheaval across decades, symbolizing change and resilience through its architecture and the diverse individuals connected to it.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Emotional
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Simon Mawer's The Glass Room is praised for its elegant prose and rich historical backdrop, drawing readers into the lives connected to an architectural marvel. Reviewers highlight the novel's exploration of human relationships and enduring themes of change and resilience. Some critics note a fragmented narrative structure that can challenge reader engagement. Overall, it offers a compelling blend of history and fiction.
Readers who enjoy The Glass Room by Simon Mawer are often drawn to historical fiction with rich architectural and emotional landscapes. Fans of Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See or Ian McEwan’s Atonement will appreciate its intricate narrative set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe.
14,842 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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405
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionCzechoslovakia • 1930s
•
Arts & Culture•
World History2009
Adult
18+ years
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