Kassandra by Christa Wolf

Kassandra

Christa Wolf

144 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy historical literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Christa Wolfs Meisterwerk erzählt von Kassandra, der schillerndsten Frauenfigur der griechischen Mythologie. Während ihrer letzten Stunde stellt sich die Seherin der eigenen Geschichte, analysiert die Wurzeln des Krieges und ringt um ihre Autonomi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 63%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
dark 46%
tense 19%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
informative 9%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 28% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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