The Prodigy by Hermann Hesse, Hilda R. Rosner
The Prodigy
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Hermann Hesse, Hilda R. Rosner
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The Prodigy

Hermann Hesse, Hilda R. Rosner

220 pages • first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Prodigy, originally dating from 1905, is Hermann Hesses's bitter indictment of conventional education. It is the story of Hans Giebenrath, the brilliant young son of provincial bourgeouis in southern Germany who becomes the first boy from his ...

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Moods

reflective 76%
sad 72%
emotional 64%
dark 55%
challenging 28%
tense 14%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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