Magister Ludi: The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse

Magister Ludi: The Glass Bead Game

Hermann Hesse with Richard Winston (Translator), Theodore Ziolkowski (Contributor), Clara Winston (Translator)

520 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 93%
challenging 78%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 92%
medium 6%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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