Doctor Faustus by John E. Woods, Thomas Mann

Doctor Faustus

John E. Woods, Thomas Mann

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

535 pages | first published 1947

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Thomas Mann's last great novel, first published in 1947 and now rendered into English by acclaimed translator John E. Woods, is a modern reworking of the Faust legend, in which Germany sells its soul to the Devil. Mann's protagonist, the composer ...
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Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 72%
dark 66%
sad 38%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
informative 16%
tense 16%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 11%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.82

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