558 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780030818516
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the 23rd century, "The glass bead game" is the story of Joseph Knecht, who has been raised in Castalia, the remote place his society has provided for the intellectual elite to grow and flourish. Since childhood, Knecht has been consumed wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,196 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 6%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
558 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780030818516
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the 23rd century, "The glass bead game" is the story of Joseph Knecht, who has been raised in Castalia, the remote place his society has provided for the intellectual elite to grow and flourish. Since childhood, Knecht has been consumed wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,196 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 6%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating