The Berlin Novels by Christopher Isherwood

490 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics historical short stories dark emotional funny medium-paced
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Mr Norris change trains:The first of Christopher Isherwood's classic 'Berlin' novels, this portrays the encounter and growing friendship between young William Bradshaw and the urbane and mildly sinister Mr Norris. Piquant, witty and oblique, it vi...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 39 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

reflective: 66%

emotional: 55%

funny: 55%

mysterious: 44%

informative: 33%

tense: 33%

sad: 22%

adventurous: 11%

challenging: 11%

lighthearted: 11%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose A mix
87% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
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