Woyzeck by Gregory Motton, Georg Büchner

Woyzeck

Gregory Motton, Georg Büchner

128 pages • first pub 1837 (editions)

fiction classics mystery play dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A new translation of the Büchner play considered the forerunner of most modern drama.

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Moods

dark 77%
challenging 39%
reflective 34%
tense 28%
mysterious 25%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
informative 6%
funny 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

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