Der Golem by Gustav Meyrink

Der Golem

Gustav Meyrink

382 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced
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First published in serial form as Der Golem in the periodical Die weissen Blätter in 1913–14, The Golem is a haunting Gothic tale of stolen identity and persecution, set in a strange underworld peopled by fantastical characters. The red-headed pro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 75%
challenging 37%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.56

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