The World Goes On by László Krasznahorkai

320 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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In The World Goes On, a narrator first speaks directly, then tells eleven unforgettable stories, and then bids farewell (“for here I would leave this earth and these stars, because I would take nothing with me”). As László Krasznahoraki himself ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
dark 42%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | N/A: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.6

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