Homo Faber by Max Frisch

Homo Faber

Max Frisch

304 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Max Frischs Homo faber ist eines der wichtigsten und meistgelesenen Bücher des 20. Jahrhunderts: Der Ingenieur Walter Faber glaubt an sein rationales Weltbild, das aber durch eine ›Liebesgeschichte‹ nachhaltig zerbricht.

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Moods

reflective 68%
challenging 49%
emotional 34%
adventurous 32%
dark 32%
tense 26%
sad 24%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 33% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.29

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