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The Automaton by E.T.A. Hoffmann

emmajonesgill's review

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

I don't really have much to say, given that I read this on a recommendation for my PHD proposal. 

It reads very slowly, and took me almost an hour and a half to get through. Oftentimes dialogue heavy, I found myself counting down the pages until it was finished.

I can appreciate it for what it is, and there is definitely some good points on automatons and their roles, but it does (as a classic tale is) feel very dated too.

meganperfect's review against another edition

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

2.25

catacronopio's review against another edition

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3.0

Necesito leer más del terror por estos objetos fascinantes e inquietantes.

youz's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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