The World Goes On by László Krasznahorkai

The World Goes On

László Krasznahorkai with John Batki (Translator), George Szirtes (Translator), Ottilie Mulzet (Translator)

311 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

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?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.6

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