Die Leiden des jungen Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Die Leiden des jungen Werther

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with Patrick Imhof (Narrator)

4 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 1774 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Goethes erster Roman erzählt die Geschichte der Liebe des jungen Werther zu einer Frau - die bereits vergeben ist. Diese verbotene Liebe endet tragisch. Im Jahr 1772 wandert der spätere Dichterfürst noch zu Fuß nach Wetzlar, um dort eine Praktikum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,443 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 68%
dark 55%
reflective 52%
challenging 18%
tense 16%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.43

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