Satantango by László Krasznahorkai

304 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

Krasznahorkai's extraordinary first novel is back - and more devilish than ever.

Community Reviews Summary of 720 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
challenging 77%
mysterious 54%
reflective 46%
sad 36%
tense 27%
funny 13%
emotional 11%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 23%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.12

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