Der Sandmann by E.T.A. Hoffmann

Der Sandmann

E.T.A. Hoffmann

77 pages first pub 1816 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark medium-paced

Description

Trauma, Wahnsinn und die dämonische Faszination der Liebe: In E. T. A. Hoffmanns berühmter Erzählung wird der Student Nathanael unter dem Einfluss erschütternder Kindheitserinnerungen verrückt und verfällt einer Frau, die jedoch kein Mensch ist. S...

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Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 76%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 16%
sad 14%
emotional 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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