410 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811218047
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 01 September 2008
Description
First published in the 1930s, The Berlin Stories contains two astonishing related novels, The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Berlin, which are recognized today as classics of modern fiction. Isherwood magnificently captures 1931 Berlin: charmin...
Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews
Moods
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
challenging 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 13% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
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410 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811218047
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 01 September 2008
Description
First published in the 1930s, The Berlin Stories contains two astonishing related novels, The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Berlin, which are recognized today as classics of modern fiction. Isherwood magnificently captures 1931 Berlin: charmin...
Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews
Moods
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
challenging 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 13% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, AntisemitismMinor
Genocide, Homophobia, Physical abuse