The New Sorrows of Young W. by Ulrich Plenzdorf, Romy Fursland

The New Sorrows of Young W.

Ulrich Plenzdorf, Romy Fursland

160 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Edgar Wibeau, seventeen years old, has died on Christmas Eve in an unfortunate accident involving electricity. His father, who left the family when Edgard was five, interrogates those close to him, to find out what exactly happened - and who his s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 40%
lighthearted 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.41

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