The Golem by Gustav Meyrink

264 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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"A favorite of connoisseurs of works of fantasy for many decades." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A compelling story of mystical experiences, strange transformations, and profound terror, this is the most famous supernatural novel in modern European ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 351 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 80%
challenging 46%
tense 38%
reflective 26%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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