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271 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783938484180
Format: Hardcover
Language: German
Publisher: Anaconda
Publication date: 31 March 2005
Description
Telling the tragic tale of a socially advantageous but emotionally ruinous match, Theodor Fontane's Effi Briest is translated from the German by Hugh Rorrison with an introduction by Helen Chambers in Penguin Classics. Unworldly young Effi Briest ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,408 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
sad 51%
challenging 26%
dark 19%
tense 16%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 30% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Mental illnessModerate
Racism, Misogyny, XenophobiaMinor
Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts
271 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783938484180
Format: Hardcover
Language: German
Publisher: Anaconda
Publication date: 31 March 2005
Description
Telling the tragic tale of a socially advantageous but emotionally ruinous match, Theodor Fontane's Effi Briest is translated from the German by Hugh Rorrison with an introduction by Helen Chambers in Penguin Classics. Unworldly young Effi Briest ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,408 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
sad 51%
challenging 26%
dark 19%
tense 16%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 30% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Mental illnessModerate
Racism, Misogyny, XenophobiaMinor
Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts