281 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780300181678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 24 April 2012
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
challenging 57%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 8%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
emotional 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, GaslightingModerate
Rape, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide281 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780300181678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 24 April 2012
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
challenging 57%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 8%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
emotional 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, GaslightingModerate
Rape, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide