Mefisto: Román jedné kariéry by Klaus Mann

Mefisto: Román jedné kariéry

Klaus Mann

277 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical informative slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
reflective 60%
challenging 47%
informative 43%
sad 30%
emotional 21%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 56%
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

3.89

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