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The Glass Room

Simon Mawer
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The Glass Room

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Simon Mawer

The Glass Room

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

405

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Czechoslovakia • 1930s

Topic
Military & War

Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

14,842 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Glass Room?

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.

4.1

14,842 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

405

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Czechoslovakia • 1930s

Topic
Military & War

Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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