Gilgi by Irmgard Keun

Gilgi

Irmgard Keun with Geoff Wilkes (Translator)

Gilgi

Irmgard Keun with Geoff Wilkes (Translator)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1931

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The stirring, never-before-translated story of a single, pregnant, and wickedly nervy young secretary making her way through a Germany succumbing to the Nazis.Irmgard Keun’s first novel Gilgi was an overnight sensation upon its initial publication...
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Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
funny 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 15%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.0

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