The Sufferings of Prince Sternenhoch by Ladislav Klíma, Carleton Bulkin

The Sufferings of Prince Sternenhoch

Ladislav Klíma, Carleton Bulkin

224 pages • first pub 1928 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who revel in exploring the grotesque intersections of existential philosophy and psychological horror through a lens of darkly comedic, morally ambiguous narratives.

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The non-conformist work of Ladislav Klíma has almost always shocked, has often incited scandal, but has hardly ever left us indifferent. One need not accept his view of the world to experience it and enjoy it in all of its ambiguity, just as one d...

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3.54
based on 71 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

mysterious: 61%

funny: 53%

tense: 38%

adventurous: 30%

challenging: 30%

emotional: 30%

reflective: 15%

sad: 15%

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Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
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