Traps by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Traps

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

120 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics mystery funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

As told by Atkinson (NY Times): "Three retired men of law on a remote mountain in Switzerland amuse themselves by going through the legal ceremony of prosecuting strangers who drop in. An American traveling salesman is their guest on a snowy eveni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
mysterious 60%
dark 50%
reflective 43%
tense 23%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 25%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | Character: 36% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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