Faust, Parts 1 and 2 by David Luke, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust, Parts 1 and 2

Goethe's Faust #1-2

David Luke, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

304 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)

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From Book 1: The legend of Faust grew up in the sixteenth century, a time of transition between medieval and modern culture in Germany. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) adopted the story of the wandering conjuror who accepts Mephistopheles's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,491 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
challenging 64%
reflective 49%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 31%
funny 22%
emotional 12%
tense 12%
sad 11%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 40%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

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3.62

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