Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada

Every Man Dies Alone

Hans Fallada with Michael Hofmann (Translator), Michael Hofmann (Translator)

544 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective sad slow-paced
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year "To read Every Man Dies Alone, Fallada's testament to the darkest years of the 20th century, is to be accompanied by a wise, somber ghost who grips your shoulder and whispers in your ear: 'This...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,144 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
sad 75%
emotional 60%
tense 52%
challenging 47%
reflective 44%
informative 31%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 47%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.25

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