Faust, Part 2 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

285 pages first pub 1832 (editions)

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In this sequel to Faust, Mephistopheles takes Faust on a journey through ancient Greek mythology, conjuring for him the insurpassably beautiful Helen of Troy, as well as the classical gods. Faust falls in love with and marries Helen, embodying for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
reflective 51%
adventurous 41%
dark 34%
mysterious 27%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 13%
informative 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 36%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.29

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