El Golem by Gustav Meyrink

El Golem

Gustav Meyrink

414 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror reflective slow-paced

Description

Halfway between expressionism and horror stories, Golem is a classic of 20th century fantasy literature and one of the genre's most unique novels. The work takes place in the last days of the Jewish ghetto in Prague, shortly before its demolition ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.49

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