Effi Briest by Theodor Fontane

Effi Briest

Theodor Fontane

261 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Front des schon seit Kurf rst Georg Wilhelm von der Familie von Briest bewohnten Herrenhauses zu Hohen-Cremmen fiel heller Sonnenschein auf die mittagsstille Dorfstra e, w hrend nach der Park- und Gartenseite hin ein rechtwinklig angebauter Sei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,126 reviews

Moods

reflective 56%
emotional 48%
sad 45%
challenging 25%
dark 20%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 18%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.03

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