Irrfahrt im Dunkel by Jean Rhys

Irrfahrt im Dunkel

Jean Rhys

198 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

Rhys's voice is starkly simple, yet sharp as nails. Autobiographically inspired, Rhys created stories of the slightly adrift everywoman looking for an anchor in a cold, hostile landscape.

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Moods

sad 75%
dark 70%
emotional 58%
reflective 58%
challenging 26%
tense 15%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 37% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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