Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood

272 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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Having moved to Berlin to work on his novel, Christopher becomes enamoured by the city’s denizens and the colourful lives they lead. Here he meets wealthy teenage heiress Natalia Landauer, a couple - Peter and Otto - who are struggling with their ...

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Moods

reflective 85%
sad 42%
dark 38%
emotional 33%
funny 27%
informative 23%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 46% | 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: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.88

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