Lenz by Georg Büchner

Lenz

Georg Büchner with Richard Sieburth (Translator)

199 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics dark emotional reflective fast-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
reflective 48%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
tense 36%
challenging 32%
mysterious 24%
informative 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%

Pace

fast 39%
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

3.18

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