Buddenbrooks Parts 8-11
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1technodiabla
I finished it last night. These last sections were mostly about Hanno, who I really loved. I felt so bad for him. The ending itself was not what I was expecting, and interestingly enough I felt it better that he died because his future was so dim. He felt the same of course. Great choice, whoever nominated this book!
2george1295
Finished the book this hot Mississippi afternoon. It was outstanding. Cudos to who ever recommended we read this book. I'm looking forward to the next round of nominations.
3technodiabla
speaking of the next round of nominations..... Not that I don't have anything else to read though :)
4scarper
Finished a few days ago. I thought it was a good read though not exceptional.
I found that many of the characters were not really developed considering that the story takes place over generations. Many only seemed to be there so that their repetitious, one-dimensional behaviour would provide comic relief - eg Klothilde, the gaggle of scornful sisters, Christian. I'd exclude Tony from this criticism as i think her lack of personal development was a deliberate portrayal of her immaturity....but she's a pretty simple central character.
That said, i liked Mann's writing style and the book did keep me entertained. Must check out The Magic Mountain. Anyone read it?
I found that many of the characters were not really developed considering that the story takes place over generations. Many only seemed to be there so that their repetitious, one-dimensional behaviour would provide comic relief - eg Klothilde, the gaggle of scornful sisters, Christian. I'd exclude Tony from this criticism as i think her lack of personal development was a deliberate portrayal of her immaturity....but she's a pretty simple central character.
That said, i liked Mann's writing style and the book did keep me entertained. Must check out The Magic Mountain. Anyone read it?
5Cecilturtle
I'm with you, scarper - I far more enjoyed the Forsyte Saga, although admittedly, the last parts were the ones I enjoyed most. Thomas reminded me of Soames - caught in his desire to fulfill his duty but understanding that he perhaps missed out on life because of it. His human side was definitely more developed.
One thing I enjoyed: the characters do evolve but stay true to themselves - what you say about Tony is just right: she ages, learns a few life lessons, but ultimately stays the immature girl she always was. The same can be said of all the other characters.
I also liked the little subtleties which remind the reader of the family's complexity: Thomas' first love who discretely stands in the background, Caïus' friendship for Hanno, Sesemi's presence throughout, the symbolism of the family home, etc.
In conclusion, I'm glad I read it, but I'm ready to move on!
One thing I enjoyed: the characters do evolve but stay true to themselves - what you say about Tony is just right: she ages, learns a few life lessons, but ultimately stays the immature girl she always was. The same can be said of all the other characters.
I also liked the little subtleties which remind the reader of the family's complexity: Thomas' first love who discretely stands in the background, Caïus' friendship for Hanno, Sesemi's presence throughout, the symbolism of the family home, etc.
In conclusion, I'm glad I read it, but I'm ready to move on!
