558 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780792758112
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Audiogo
Publication date: 01 December 2008
Description
The final novel of Hermann Hesse, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, 'The Glass Bead Game' is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literature.Set in the 23rd century, 'The Glass B...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
inspiring 24%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
dark 1%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
558 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780792758112
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Audiogo
Publication date: 01 December 2008
Description
The final novel of Hermann Hesse, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, 'The Glass Bead Game' is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literature.Set in the 23rd century, 'The Glass B...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
inspiring 24%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
dark 1%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating