Cassandra by Christa Wolf

Cassandra

Christa Wolf with Anita Raja (Translator)

159 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy historical literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Cassandra, la figlia veggente di Ecuba e Priamo, attende la morte per mano dei Greci vincitori alle soglie della fortezza di Micene. Davanti ai suoi occhi scorrono intrecciate la sua storia e quella della città di Troia. L'amore per Enea e la rott...

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Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 63%
dark 51%
emotional 46%
sad 44%
tense 25%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 9%
informative 7%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

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