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752 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486836140
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 15 January 2020
Description
Acclaimed by The Guardian as "one of the best novels of the twentieth century," Thomas Mann's landmark work chronicles the decline of four generations of a German merchant clan. Ranging from 1835 to 1877, the semi-autobiographical tale traces the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,433 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
informative 19%
funny 18%
dark 17%
tense 15%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, ClassismModerate
Forced institutionalization, Child death, InfidelityMinor
Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Sexism
752 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486836140
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 15 January 2020
Description
Acclaimed by The Guardian as "one of the best novels of the twentieth century," Thomas Mann's landmark work chronicles the decline of four generations of a German merchant clan. Ranging from 1835 to 1877, the semi-autobiographical tale traces the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,433 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
informative 19%
funny 18%
dark 17%
tense 15%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, ClassismModerate
Forced institutionalization, Child death, InfidelityMinor
Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Sexism