Der Besuch der alten Dame by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Der Besuch der alten Dame

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

152 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics play dark funny reflective fast-paced

Description

Claire Zachanassian kehrt als steinreiche Frau in ihr Heimatdorf Güllen zurück, wo ihr einst das Herz gebrochen und die Ehre geraubt wurde. Nun will sie sich rächen und bietet der Güllener Bevölkerung eine Milliarde dafür, dass ihr damaliger Liebh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,350 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
funny 59%
reflective 39%
tense 30%
mysterious 22%
challenging 15%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 11%
sad 9%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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