52 pages • first pub 1816 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241251508
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 03 March 2016
Description
E. T. A. Hoffmann is seen as a pioneer of both Romanticism and fantasy literature, and his novella, Mademoiselle de Scud ri: A Tale from the Times of Louis XIV is often cited as the first ever detective story. Hoffman's story 'The Sandman' provide...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,973 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 16%
sad 14%
emotional 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Child abuse, ViolenceMinor
Antisemitism, Fire/Fire injury
52 pages • first pub 1816 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241251508
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 03 March 2016
Description
E. T. A. Hoffmann is seen as a pioneer of both Romanticism and fantasy literature, and his novella, Mademoiselle de Scud ri: A Tale from the Times of Louis XIV is often cited as the first ever detective story. Hoffman's story 'The Sandman' provide...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,973 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 16%
sad 14%
emotional 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Child abuse, ViolenceMinor
Antisemitism, Fire/Fire injury