228 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140447668
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 July 2001
Description
In 1919 Thomas Mann hailed Effi Briest (1895) as one of the six most significant novels ever written. Set in Bismarck's Germany, Fontane's luminous tale of a socially suitable but emotionally disastrous match between the enchanting seventeen-year-...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,126 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
sad 45%
challenging 25%
dark 20%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 18%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, ViolenceModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism228 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140447668
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 July 2001
Description
In 1919 Thomas Mann hailed Effi Briest (1895) as one of the six most significant novels ever written. Set in Bismarck's Germany, Fontane's luminous tale of a socially suitable but emotionally disastrous match between the enchanting seventeen-year-...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,126 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
sad 45%
challenging 25%
dark 20%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 18%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, ViolenceModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism