Confusion by Anthea Bell, George Prochnik, Stefan Zweig

Confusion

Anthea Bell, George Prochnik, Stefan Zweig with George Prochnik (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional mysterious slow-paced
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An NYRB Classics OriginalStefan Zweig was particularly drawn to the novella, and Confusion, a rigorous and yet transporting dramatization of the conflict between the heart and the mind, is among his supreme achievements in the form.A young man who...

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Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 70%
sad 40%
mysterious 33%
tense 26%
challenging 16%
dark 15%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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