352 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241300879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 January 2019
Description
Since its first publication in 1933, this novel has become a world classic. It provides a vivid, poignant picture of life in Germany just before Hitler's takeover and focuses on a young married couple struggling to survive in the country's nightma...
Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews
Moods
sad 47%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
hopeful 28%
dark 19%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexism, Antisemitism
352 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241300879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 January 2019
Description
Since its first publication in 1933, this novel has become a world classic. It provides a vivid, poignant picture of life in Germany just before Hitler's takeover and focuses on a young married couple struggling to survive in the country's nightma...
Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews
Moods
sad 47%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
hopeful 28%
dark 19%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexism, Antisemitism