Knulp by Hermann Hesse

124 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Published in Germany in 1915, Knulp is a novel written by Hermann Hesse. It was Hesse's most popular book in the years before he published Demian. The novel is split up into three separate tales which are centered on the life of the main character...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 62%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 41%
relaxing 29%
sad 29%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.82

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