Mephisto by Klaus Mann

Mephisto

Klaus Mann

432 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical informative slow-paced

Description

Die Theaterwelt der Weimarer Republik feiert Hendrik Höfgen. Dann gelangt Hitler an die Macht, und dem agilen Schauspieler drängt sich einer der obersten Nazis als neuer Gönner auf. Als Günstling der Mächtigen gelangt Höfgen auf der Karriereleiter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 199 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

3.9

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