Lenz by Georg Büchner

Lenz

Georg Büchner with Michael Hamburger

128 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics dark emotional reflective fast-paced
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Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Vosges Mountains, this chilling novella tells the tale of the real-life writer J.M.R. Lenz’s 19-day stay in Waldersbach in 1778. It describes his wanderings around the mountainous surroundings and his wors...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
reflective 50%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
tense 37%
challenging 33%
mysterious 20%
informative 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 73% | No: 13% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.18

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