Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood

255 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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Published to coincide with the revival of "Cabaret", now opening on Broadway, "Goodbye To Berlin" is the original story of the chanteuse heroine Sally Bowles. Isherwood ironically captures life in Weimar Berlin, a city infamous for its flourishing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,208 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
sad 42%
dark 39%
emotional 32%
funny 27%
informative 23%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.88

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