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44 pages • first pub 1816 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447480211
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Publication date: 19 January 1816
Description
E. T. A. Hoffmann is seen as a pioneer of both Romanticism and fantasy literature, and his novella, Mademoiselle de Scudéri: A Tale from the Times of Louis XIV is often cited as the first ever detective story. Hoffman's story 'The Sandman' provide...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,985 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 49%
challenging 26%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
sad 14%
adventurous 10%
funny 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuseMinor
Gore, Antisemitism
44 pages • first pub 1816 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447480211
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Publication date: 19 January 1816
Description
E. T. A. Hoffmann is seen as a pioneer of both Romanticism and fantasy literature, and his novella, Mademoiselle de Scudéri: A Tale from the Times of Louis XIV is often cited as the first ever detective story. Hoffman's story 'The Sandman' provide...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,985 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 49%
challenging 26%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
sad 14%
adventurous 10%
funny 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuseMinor
Gore, Antisemitism