Go, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck

Go, Went, Gone

Jenny Erpenbeck with Susan Bernofsky

304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the great contemporary European writers takes on Europe's biggest issue.Richard has spent his life as a university professor, immersed in the world of books and ideas, but now he is retired, his books remain in their packing boxes and he st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 752 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
sad 67%
emotional 53%
informative 42%
challenging 39%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 13%
dark 10%
tense 8%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 35%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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