The Man Without Qualities, Vol. 1 by Robert Musil

The Man Without Qualities, Vol. 1

The Man Without Qualities #1

Robert Musil

fiction classics challenging slow-paced

752 pages | first published 1930

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Set in Vienna on the eve of World War I, this great novel of ideas tells the story of Ulrich, ex-soldier and scientist, seducer and skeptic, who finds himself drafted into the grandiose plans for the 70th jubilee of the Emperor Franz Josef. This n...
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Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 80%
dark 40%
mysterious 40%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.15

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