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320 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
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Language: English
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In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz. a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 961 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
reflective 63%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, GaslightingModerate
AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide320 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz. a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 961 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
reflective 63%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, GaslightingModerate
AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicide