Unterm Rad by Hermann Hesse

Unterm Rad

Hermann Hesse

166 pages • first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Unterm Rad beschreibt das Schicksal eines begabten Kindes, dem der Ehrgeiz seines Vaters und der Lokalpatriotismus seiner Heimatstadt eine Rolle aufnötigen, die ihm nicht entspricht und es »unters Rad« drängt.

Community Reviews Summary of 736 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
sad 70%
emotional 64%
dark 57%
challenging 23%
tense 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 28%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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