Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada

Every Man Dies Alone

Hans Fallada with Michael Hofmann (Translator), Michael Hofmann (Translator)

544 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year "To read Every Man Dies Alone, Fallada's testament to the darkest years of the 20th century, is to be accompanied by a wise, somber ghost who grips your shoulder and whispers in your ear: 'This...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,496 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
sad 81%
emotional 55%
tense 55%
challenging 47%
reflective 46%
informative 25%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 45%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 26% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.22

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