Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

287 pages first pub 1832 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Goethe’s Faust reworks the late medieval myth of a brilliant scholar so disillusioned he resolves to make a contract with Mephistopheles. The devil will do all he asks on Earth and seeks to grant him a moment in life so glorious that he will wish ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 570 reviews

Moods

challenging 68%
dark 64%
reflective 50%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 29%
sad 16%
tense 16%
emotional 9%
funny 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 40% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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