306 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781628973914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Description
Wittgenstein's Mistress is a novel unlike anything David Markson or anyone else has ever written before. It is the story of a woman who is convinced and, astonishingly, will ultimately convince the reader as well that she is the only person left o...
Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
sad 40%
funny 35%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
emotional 20%
dark 15%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | N/A: 33% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Average rating
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306 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781628973914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Description
Wittgenstein's Mistress is a novel unlike anything David Markson or anyone else has ever written before. It is the story of a woman who is convinced and, astonishingly, will ultimately convince the reader as well that she is the only person left o...
Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
sad 40%
funny 35%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
emotional 20%
dark 15%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | N/A: 33% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.