Ferdydurke by Danuta Borchardt, Witold Gombrowicz

320 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 961 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
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

medium 36%
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

3.59

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