The Man Without Qualities, Vol. 1 by Robert Musil

The Man Without Qualities, Vol. 1

The Man Without Qualities #1

Robert Musil

752 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced
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Set in Vienna on the eve of World War I, this great novel of ideas tells the story of Ulrich, ex-soldier and scientist, seducer and skeptic, who finds himself drafted into the grandiose plans for the 70th jubilee of the Emperor Franz Josef. This n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 62%
emotional 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.18

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