I Buddenbrook by Thomas Mann
I Buddenbrook

Thomas Mann

I Buddenbrook

Thomas Mann with Silvia Bortoli (Translator)

742 pages first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 931 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
challenging 48%
emotional 43%
sad 40%
dark 20%
funny 18%
informative 17%
tense 14%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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