Das Glasperlenspiel by Hermann Hesse

Das Glasperlenspiel

Hermann Hesse

576 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Josef Knecht steigt im Orden von Kastalien zum Glasperlenspielmeister auf. Er verwirklicht sich, indem er seine persönlichen Belange zurücknimmt und zunächst dem Orden dient und später – auf einer höheren Entwicklungsstufe – dem Land bzw. einer Fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,195 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
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

slow 92%
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

3.89

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