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Erec by Hartmann von Aue

theblueroze's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging medium-paced

cythera15's review against another edition

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I watch Marvel movies but I also read Hartmann von Aue

ju_wnd's review against another edition

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funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

johannakck05's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

2.75

carmentxx's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

emmaray's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

maybreads's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

sari98's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

ursy's review against another edition

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2.0

As a prototype for standard medieval literature, ‘Erec’ is successful. However, it lacks really any subtlety or humanity, both of which appear with great success in some of Hartmann’s other works. Character development is two-dimensional at best, and non-existent at worst, not only in modern standards but compared to Hartmann’s fantastic hagiography ‘Gregorius’. A disappointment, on the whole.