A review by elspethm
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick by Peter Handke

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I read in a review of this book that it was similar to The Stranger by Camus and I guess it sort of is, but there is even less going on in this book. It's just a senseless murder and a man rambling around a small town for days.  I don't see any reason for this book to be recommended much less for a '1001 book you *must* read'.