A review by skylar2
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann

challenging slow-paced

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

1.75

I gave up after about 100 pages, when it was clear that the author was more interested in word quantity than any kind of plot. The words he did produce were pleasing to read but ended up saying nothing. Maybe that's the allegory Mann was trying to deliver? I don't plan to finish to find out.