The Golem by Gustav Meyrink

The Golem

Gustav Meyrink with Mike Mitchell (Translator)

280 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Mike Mitchell has revised his translation and a new introduction has been added. 'A superbly atmospheric story set in the old Prague ghetto featuring the Golem, a kind of rabbinical Frankenstein's monster, which manifests every 33 years in a room ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 86%
challenging 46%
tense 46%
reflective 33%
adventurous 20%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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