Journey by Moonlight by Antal Szerb

Journey by Moonlight

Antal Szerb with Len Rix (Translator)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced

301 pages | first published 1937

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An NYRB Classics Original The trouble begins in Venice, the first stop on Erzsi and Mih ly's honeymoon tour of Italy. Here Erzsi discovers that her new husband prefers wandering back alleys on his own to her company. The trouble picks up in Ravenn...
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Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
dark 46%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
mysterious 26%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 21%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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