Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp by Hermann Hesse

Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp

Hermann Hesse

102 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Knulp is the eternal drifter, a true drop-out of an earlier time. Originally published in Germany in 1915, Knulp was Hermann Hesse's most popular book in the years before he published Demian. During the 1950's, the book was influential on Jack Ker...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 62%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 41%
relaxing 29%
sad 29%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.81

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