The Wall by Jean-Paul Sartre

The Wall

Jean-Paul Sartre

183 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy short stories dark tense slow-paced

Description

'The Wall', the lead story in this collection, introduces three political prisoners on the night prior to their execution. Through the gaze of an impartial doctor--seemingly there for the men's solace--their mental descent is charted in exquisite,...

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Moods

reflective 92%
dark 84%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.99

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