The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek

752 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous funny reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 46%
adventurous 38%
dark 30%
challenging 15%
relaxing 15%
emotional 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 30%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.86

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