A review by rebeccareader
The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think I’ve done this book a disservice by reading it so quickly. I intend to reread this in the future alongside the introduction, but much more slowly. I think it’ll impact even more. Apart from some meandering moments, the writing is exquisite.