Die Leiden des jungen Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Die Leiden des jungen Werther

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with Patrick Imhof (Narrator)

4 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 1774 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective explorations of unrequited love and the tragic consequences of emotional turmoil, presented through a deeply personal epistolary narrative.

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Goethes erster Roman erzählt die Geschichte der Liebe des jungen Werther zu einer Frau - die bereits vergeben ist. Diese verbotene Liebe endet tragisch. Im Jahr 1772 wandert der spätere Dichterfürst noch zu Fuß nach Wetzlar, um dort eine Praktikum...

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3.46
based on 11,100 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

sad: 73%

dark: 55%

reflective: 52%

challenging: 18%

tense: 17%

inspiring: 5%

mysterious: 3%

adventurous: 2%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
44% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
6% of readers chose A mix
90% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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