320 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz. a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 696 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 58%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
dark 8%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
emotional 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 38% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, GaslightingModerate
Rape, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide
320 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz. a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 696 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 58%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
dark 8%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
emotional 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 38% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, GaslightingModerate
Rape, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide