Peter Camenzind by Hermann Hesse

Peter Camenzind

Hermann Hesse with Michael Roloff (Translator)

201 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective relaxing slow-paced

Description

Peter Camenzind, a young man from a Swiss mountain village, leaves his home and eagerly takes to the road in search of new experience. Traveling through Italy and France, Camenzind is increasingly disillusioned by the suffering he discovers around...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

reflective 96%
emotional 53%
inspiring 46%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 36%
sad 33%
challenging 20%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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