A review by misanthrope
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Beautiful writing and pacing.  A profound and moving story for humans of all kinds.  This book was a personal experience for me.

This edition had an afterword that would have ruined the book if I had finished reading it.