576 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781466835023
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
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 B...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,031 reviews
Moods
challenging 80%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 4%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Average rating
576 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781466835023
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
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 B...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,031 reviews
Moods
challenging 80%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 4%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Average rating