The Golden Pot: and other tales of the uncanny by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Peter Wortsman

The Golden Pot: and other tales of the uncanny

E.T.A. Hoffmann, Peter Wortsman

434 pages first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced
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Macabre and fantastical, Hoffmann’s wildly imaginative tales offer an unflinching view of human nature and sing clearer than ever in a masterful new translationWhether a surrealist exploration of the anxieties surrounding automation, or a mystery ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.25

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