Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Elective Affinities

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with H.M. Waidson (Translator)

220 pages first pub 1809 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

"Baron Eduard and his second wife Charlotte enjoy a quiet, humdrum existence in their opulent castle, but when he invites his friend the Captain and she invites her niece Ottilie to stay with them, their lives are turned inside out as both hosts b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
sad 58%
reflective 52%
dark 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 21%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.44

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