The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil

1774 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective medium-paced

Description

"The Man Without Qualities" is a novel written by Austrian author Robert Musil. It was published in two volumes in 1930 and 1933. The novel is set in Vienna on the eve of World War I and follows the life of the protagonist, Ulrich, a man who rejec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 25%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.01

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