Peter Camenzind: A Novel by Hermann Hesse

Peter Camenzind: A Novel

Hermann Hesse

208 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective relaxing slow-paced

Description

Peter Camenzind, a young man from a Swiss mountain village, leaves his home and eagerly takes to the road in search of new experience. Traveling through Italy and France, Camenzind is increasingly disillusioned by the suffering he discovers around...

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Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 57%
inspiring 52%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 36%
sad 36%
challenging 26%
dark 21%
relaxing 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 21%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.87

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