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1536 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400040018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 10 May 2005
Description
This remarkable new translation of the Nobel Prize-winner's great masterpiece is a major literary event. Thomas Mann regarded his monumental retelling of the biblical story of Joseph as his magnum opus. He conceived of the four parts-The Stories o...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
hopeful 75%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SlaveryModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Religious bigotryMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Pregnancy
1536 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400040018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 10 May 2005
Description
This remarkable new translation of the Nobel Prize-winner's great masterpiece is a major literary event. Thomas Mann regarded his monumental retelling of the biblical story of Joseph as his magnum opus. He conceived of the four parts-The Stories o...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
hopeful 75%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SlaveryModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Religious bigotryMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Pregnancy