The Loyal Subject by Heinrich Mann

The Loyal Subject

Heinrich Mann

352 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics dark slow-paced

Description

Published in 1918, Der Untertan by Heinrich Mann (1871-1950) - previously issued in the United States only in parts under the title "Man of Straw" - is a satirical novel that connects the tradition of nineteenth-century German literature with the ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

reflective 45%
challenging 43%
informative 40%
tense 36%
dark 31%
funny 18%
sad 11%
emotional 9%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 10%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.01

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...