277 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788020016409
Format: Paperback
Language: Czech
Publisher: Academia
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hendrik Hofgen is a man obsessed with becoming a famous actor. When the Nazis come to power in Germany, he willingly renounces his Communist past and deserts his wife and mistress in order to keep on performing. His diabolical performance as Mephi...
Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 47%
informative 43%
sad 30%
emotional 21%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, XenophobiaModerate
Addiction, Body shaming, Mental illnessMinor
Torture, War277 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788020016409
Format: Paperback
Language: Czech
Publisher: Academia
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hendrik Hofgen is a man obsessed with becoming a famous actor. When the Nazis come to power in Germany, he willingly renounces his Communist past and deserts his wife and mistress in order to keep on performing. His diabolical performance as Mephi...
Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 47%
informative 43%
sad 30%
emotional 21%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, XenophobiaModerate
Addiction, Body shaming, Mental illnessMinor
Torture, War