Agnes by Peter Stamm, Michael Hofmann

176 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Peter Stamm's best-selling debut novel, Agnes, now available for the first time in the United States.   "Write a story about me," Agnes said to her lover, "so I know that you think of me." So he started to write the story of everything that had ha...

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Moods

reflective 50%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
dark 43%
mysterious 30%
challenging 17%
tense 15%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 39%
medium 39%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.06

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