576 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312278496
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 06 December 2002
Description
The final novel of Hermann Hesse, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, The Glass Bead Game is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literature Set in the 23rd century, The Glass Bea...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,184 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 6%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death576 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312278496
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 06 December 2002
Description
The final novel of Hermann Hesse, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, The Glass Bead Game is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literature Set in the 23rd century, The Glass Bea...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,184 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 6%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death