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576 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811226646
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 24 September 2019
Description
Set in contemporary times, Baron Wenckheim’s Homecoming tells the story of a Prince Myshkin–like figure, Baron Béla Wenckheim, who returns at the end of his life to his provincial Hungarian hometown. Having escaped from his many casino debts in Bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
mysterious 45%
funny 36%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
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576 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811226646
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 24 September 2019
Description
Set in contemporary times, Baron Wenckheim’s Homecoming tells the story of a Prince Myshkin–like figure, Baron Béla Wenckheim, who returns at the end of his life to his provincial Hungarian hometown. Having escaped from his many casino debts in Bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
mysterious 45%
funny 36%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%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.