Peter Camenzind by Hermann Hesse

Peter Camenzind

Hermann Hesse with Michael Roloff (Translator)

201 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective relaxing slow-paced
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Peter Camenzind, a young man from a Swiss mountain village, leaves his home and eagerly takes to the road in search of new experience. Traveling through Italy and France, Camenzind is increasingly disillusioned by the suffering he discovers around...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 53%
inspiring 53%
hopeful 38%
adventurous 35%
sad 33%
challenging 15%
relaxing 12%
dark 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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