Satantango by László Krasznahorkai

Satantango

László Krasznahorkai with George Szirtes (Translator)

274 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Already famous as the inspiration for the filmmaker Béla Tarr’s six-hour masterpiece, Satantango is proof that “the devil has all the good times.” The story of Satantango, spread over a couple of days of endless rain, focuses on the dozen remainin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
challenging 78%
mysterious 55%
reflective 45%
sad 35%
tense 27%
funny 14%
emotional 10%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 23%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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