The Street of Crocodiles by Bruno Schulz

160 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Street of Crocodiles in the Polish city of Drogobych is a street of memories and dreams where recollections of Bruno Schulz's uncommon boyhood and of the eerie side of his merchant family's life are evoked in a startling blend of the real and ...

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Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 58%
challenging 36%
emotional 21%
dark 19%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 21%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 37% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 28% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.76

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