The Sorrows of Young Werther by Edla Valdna, Burton Pike, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The Sorrows of Young Werther

Edla Valdna, Burton Pike, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

149 pages • first pub 1774 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

This is Goethe's first novel, published in 1774. Written in diary form, it tells the tale of an unhappy, passionate young man hopelessly in love with Charlotte, the wife of a friend - a man who he alternately admires and detests. 'The Sorrows of Y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,398 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 68%
dark 55%
reflective 52%
challenging 18%
tense 16%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.43

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