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417 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804270615
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Description
In The Possessed, Witold Gombrowicz, considered by many to be Poland's greatest modernist, draws together the familiar tropes of the Gothic novel to produce a darkly funny and playful subversion of the form. With dreams of escaping his small-town ...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
adventurous 38%
funny 38%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
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417 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804270615
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Description
In The Possessed, Witold Gombrowicz, considered by many to be Poland's greatest modernist, draws together the familiar tropes of the Gothic novel to produce a darkly funny and playful subversion of the form. With dreams of escaping his small-town ...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
adventurous 38%
funny 38%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.