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199 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780974968025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Archipelago Books
Publication date: 01 November 2004
Description
Lenz, Georg B chner's visionary exploration of an 18th-century playwright's descent into madness, has been called the inception of European modernist prose. Elias Canetti considered this short novella one of the decisive reading experiences of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
tense 36%
challenging 32%
mysterious 24%
informative 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 18% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Self harm, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Eating disorder199 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780974968025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Archipelago Books
Publication date: 01 November 2004
Description
Lenz, Georg B chner's visionary exploration of an 18th-century playwright's descent into madness, has been called the inception of European modernist prose. Elias Canetti considered this short novella one of the decisive reading experiences of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
tense 36%
challenging 32%
mysterious 24%
informative 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 18% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Eating disorder