Confusion by Anthea Bell, George Prochnik, Stefan Zweig
Confusion
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Anthea Bell, George Prochnik, Stefan Zweig
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Confusion

Anthea Bell, George Prochnik, Stefan Zweig with George Prochnik (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional mysterious slow-paced

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An NYRB Classics OriginalStefan Zweig was particularly drawn to the novella, and Confusion, a rigorous and yet transporting dramatization of the conflict between the heart and the mind, is among his supreme achievements in the form.A young man who...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 82%
sad 39%
tense 39%
mysterious 35%
dark 17%
challenging 10%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 33%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.06

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