Death in Venice and Other Stories by Thomas Mann

Death in Venice and Other Stories

Thomas Mann

fiction classics short stories mysterious slow-paced

343 pages | first published 1911

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This superb translation of Death in Venice and six other stories by Thomas Mann is a tour de force, deserving to be the definitive text for English-speaking readers. These seven stories represent Mann's early writing career and a level of literary...
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Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
dark 60%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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