199 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780974968025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Archipelago Books
Publication date: 01 November 2004
Description
Lenz, Georg B chner's visionary exploration of an 18th-century playwright's descent into madness, has been called the inception of European modernist prose. Elias Canetti considered this short novella one of the decisive reading experiences of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
reflective 45%
sad 41%
challenging 33%
tense 29%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 22%
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 73% | No: 13% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Eating disorder
199 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780974968025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Archipelago Books
Publication date: 01 November 2004
Description
Lenz, Georg B chner's visionary exploration of an 18th-century playwright's descent into madness, has been called the inception of European modernist prose. Elias Canetti considered this short novella one of the decisive reading experiences of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
reflective 45%
sad 41%
challenging 33%
tense 29%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 22%
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 73% | No: 13% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Eating disorder