The World Goes On by László Krasznahorkai

320 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

In The World Goes On, a narrator first speaks directly, then tells eleven unforgettable stories, and then bids farewell (“for here I would leave this earth and these stars, because I would take nothing with me”). As László Krasznahoraki himself ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.57

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