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281 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780300181678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 24 April 2012
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 986 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 63%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
emotional 5%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, GaslightingModerate
Homophobia, Violence, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide
281 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780300181678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 24 April 2012
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 986 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 63%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
emotional 5%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, GaslightingModerate
Homophobia, Violence, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide