Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann

Buddenbrooks

Thomas Mann

768 pages first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Die Geschichte des alten Lübecker Patriziergeschlechtes Buddenbrook wurde von Thomas Mann vor über 100 Jahren geschrieben und ist bis heute ein Klassiker der deutschen Literatur.Er beschreibt Aufstieg und Fall der deutschen Kaufmannsfamilie zwisch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 915 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
challenging 49%
emotional 42%
sad 40%
dark 21%
funny 19%
informative 16%
tense 13%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 39% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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