Michael Kohlhaas by Heinrich von Kleist, Martin Greenberg

133 pages first pub 1810 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous dark reflective slow-paced
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Based on historical events, this thrilling saga of violence and retribution bridges the gap between Medieval and modern literature, and speaks so profoundly to the contemporary spirit that it has been the basis of numerous plays, movies, and novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews

Moods

challenging 44%
adventurous 41%
tense 41%
dark 34%
reflective 34%
sad 24%
funny 17%
informative 10%
emotional 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 33%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 41% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.18

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