320 pages • first pub 1937 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 24 April 2012
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
reflective 60%
adventurous 16%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 15%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, GaslightingModerate
AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide
320 pages • first pub 1937 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 24 April 2012
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
reflective 60%
adventurous 16%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 15%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, GaslightingModerate
AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide