The Berlin Novels by Christopher Isherwood

The Berlin Novels

The Berlin Novels #1-2

Christopher Isherwood

490 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics historical short stories reflective slow-paced
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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 vividly evokes the atmosph...

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Moods

reflective 53%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
informative 25%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 30%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 24% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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