Lenz by Georg Büchner

128 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Vosges Mountains, this chilling novella tells the tale of the real-life writer J.M.R. Lenz’s 19-day stay in Waldersbach in 1778. It describes his wanderings around the mountainous surroundings and his wors...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.12

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