Schachnovelle by Stefan Zweig

Schachnovelle

Stefan Zweig

76 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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Stefan Zweig: Schachnovelle Auf einem Passagierdampfer, auf der Passage von New York nach Buenos Aires, kommt es zu einer au ergew hnlichen Konfrontation: Der amtierende Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic, ein derber Mensch, dessen Inselbegabung f ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,475 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
tense 50%
dark 49%
emotional 27%
challenging 26%
mysterious 25%
sad 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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