Old Masters by Thomas Bernhard

Old Masters

Thomas Bernhard

256 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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Old Masters by Thomas Bernhard is a wickedly witty and captivating read that will delight readers who revel in clever satire, philosophical musings, and a scathing critique of societal norms, making it a perfect fit for those who appreciate a richly nuanced exploration of the human condition.

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Old Masters (1985) is Thomas Bernhard s devilishly funny story about the friendship between two old men. For over thirty years Reger, a music critic, has sat on the same bench in front of a Tintoretto painting in a Viennese museum, thinking and ra...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 247 reviews

Moods

reflective: 90%

funny: 45%

dark: 27%

challenging: 18%

lighthearted: 13%

sad: 13%

emotional: 9%

informative: 9%

inspiring: 9%

relaxing: 9%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

94% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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