The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse

The Glass Bead Game

Hermann Hesse with Richard Winston (Translator), Clara Winston (Translator)

530 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Title Refers To An Ultra-Aesthetic Game Which Is Played By Scholars In The Kingdom Of Castalia Around The Year 2400. This Game Involves All Branches Of Knowledge, And Spiritual Values - Especially Those Of The East. Hesse'S Longing To Find A D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,509 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
challenging 70%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
emotional 8%
dark 5%
sad 4%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 89%
medium 9%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.88

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