177 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780810111370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Publication date: 01 December 1993
Description
Originally published in German in 1931 and in an expurgated English translation in 1932, this novel is the tale of Jacob Fabian, a Berlin advertising copywriter doomed in the context of economic, ethical, and political collapse by his characterist...
Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews
Moods
dark 43%
funny 40%
sad 35%
challenging 26%
tense 19%
emotional 15%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, SexismModerate
Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuseMinor
Infidelity, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization
177 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780810111370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Publication date: 01 December 1993
Description
Originally published in German in 1931 and in an expurgated English translation in 1932, this novel is the tale of Jacob Fabian, a Berlin advertising copywriter doomed in the context of economic, ethical, and political collapse by his characterist...
Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews
Moods
dark 43%
funny 40%
sad 35%
challenging 26%
tense 19%
emotional 15%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, SexismModerate
Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuseMinor
Infidelity, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization