The Legend of the Holy Drinker by Michael Hofmann, Joseph Roth

The Legend of the Holy Drinker

Michael Hofmann, Joseph Roth

112 pages first pub 1939 (view editions)

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Description

A witty novel of 'sublime simplicity' about an alcoholic vagrant who has a series of lucky breaks that lift him briefly onto a different plane of existence.

Community Reviews

3.57
based on 370 reviews

Moods

reflective: 45%

sad: 35%

lighthearted: 24%

dark: 21%

emotional: 18%

hopeful: 16%

inspiring: 16%

mysterious: 16%

adventurous: 13%

funny: 10%

relaxing: 8%

tense: 8%

challenging: 2%


Pace

84% of readers chose fast
7% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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