Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué

Undine

Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué with W. L. Courtney (Translator), Arthur Rackham (Illustrator)

172 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy emotional mysterious sad fast-paced
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Undine is a novel by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqu concerning Undine, a water spirit who marries a Knight named Huldebrand in order to gain a soul. It is an early German romance, which has been translated into English and other languages. During the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
sad 61%
emotional 54%
adventurous 45%
dark 38%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 12%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 38%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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