Mario and the Magician by Thomas Mann

Mario and the Magician

Thomas Mann

47 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Mario and the Magician is one of Mann's most political stories. Mann openly criticizes fascism, a choice which later became one of the grounds for his exile to Switzerland following Hitler's rise to power. The sorcerer, Cipolla, is analogous to th...

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Moods

reflective 64%
dark 56%
challenging 54%
tense 43%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 11%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 29%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 38% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.11

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