Michael Kohlhaas: A Tale from an Old Chronicle by Heinrich von Kleist

Michael Kohlhaas: A Tale from an Old Chronicle

Heinrich von Kleist

fiction classics adventurous dark reflective slow-paced

104 pages | first published 1810

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"Michael Kohlhaas" is a novella written by famed writer Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811). The story is based upon the historical figure of Hans Kohlhase, a 16th century merchant who turned violent after being attacked and victimized by the authorit...
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Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
tense 35%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
funny 21%
informative 14%
emotional 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.06

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