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207 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A classic of 20th-century fiction, The Berlin Stories inspired the Broadway musical and Oscar-winning film Cabaret. First published in the 1930s, The Berlin Stories contains two astonishing related novels, The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Ber...
Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews
Moods
dark 35%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
informative 25%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Violence, AntisemitismMinor
Genocide, Homophobia, Physical abuse207 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A classic of 20th-century fiction, The Berlin Stories inspired the Broadway musical and Oscar-winning film Cabaret. First published in the 1930s, The Berlin Stories contains two astonishing related novels, The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Ber...
Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews
Moods
dark 35%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
informative 25%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, AntisemitismMinor
Genocide, Homophobia, Physical abuse