Gertrude by Hermann Hesse

Gertrude

Hermann Hesse

157 pages • first pub 1910 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"In this novel about the destructive nature of love, the central theme is the narrator's enduring and hopeless passion for Gertrude, whom he meets through their mutual love of music. When Gertrude marries his friend, a famous singer, he watches pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 65%
sad 55%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 20%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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