Cassandra by Christa Wolf

Cassandra

Christa Wolf with Anita Raja (Translator)

191 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy historical literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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Cassandra, la veggente figlia di Ecuba e di Priamo, racconta il tramonto e la rovina della sua città e si affollano alla memoria la traversata dell'Egeo in tempesta, l'arrivo a Troia delle Amazzoni, i delitti di Achille la bestia, la rottura con i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
challenging 64%
dark 47%
emotional 47%
sad 47%
tense 19%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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