Fabian: The Story of a Moralist by Erich Kästner

Fabian: The Story of a Moralist

Erich Kästner with Cyrus Brooks (Translator), Rodney Livingstone (Contributor)

177 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)

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Originally published in German in 1931 and in an expurgated English translation in 1932, this novel is the tale of Jacob Fabian, a Berlin advertising copywriter doomed in the context of economic, ethical, and political collapse by his characterist...

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Moods

reflective 72%
dark 43%
funny 40%
sad 40%
emotional 26%
challenging 20%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 11%
informative 10%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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