Death in Venice and Other Stories by Thomas Mann

Death in Venice and Other Stories

Thomas Mann with David Luke (Translator)

266 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Death in Venice is a story of obsession. Gustave von Aschenbach is a successful but ageing writer who travels to Venice for a holiday. One day, at dinner, Aschenbach notices an exceptionally beautiful young boy who is staying with his family in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
dark 68%
emotional 56%
challenging 43%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.72

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