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The Gustav Sonata

Rose Tremain
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The Gustav Sonata

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Rose Tremain

The Gustav Sonata

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

241

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Switzerland • 1940s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain portrays a person's journey toward understanding and acceptance, set in post-World War II Switzerland. The story follows Gustav as he navigates friendship, personal growth, and the effects of his country's neutrality during the war. Through Gustav's perspective, themes of love, loss, and identity unfold.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

20,801 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain is praised for its evocative prose and deep exploration of friendship and moral ambiguity. Critics highlight the compelling character development and the novel's ability to capture historical nuances. Some find the narrative pace slow, but many appreciate the emotional depth and intricate storytelling. Overall, a poignant and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gustav Sonata?

A reader who appreciates The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain likely enjoys character-driven historical fiction exploring themes of friendship and morality. Fans of Atonement by Ian McEwan or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr may find it similarly engaging for its nuanced narrative and evocative prose.

3.9

20,801 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

241

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Switzerland • 1940s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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