The Firebugs: A Morality Without a Moral by Max Frisch, Michael Bullock

The Firebugs: A Morality Without a Moral

Max Frisch, Michael Bullock

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96 pages | first published 1958

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This is a subtle, brilliant, and often very funny parable with parallels to Hitler's assumption of power in Germany and, more generally, to the corrupting influence society can hold over us all.
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Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

funny 63%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
tense 26%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
emotional 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 41% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.49

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