Enigma Otiliei by George Călinescu

Enigma Otiliei

George Călinescu

480 pages • first pub 1938 (editions) user-added

fiction classics emotional reflective medium-paced
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Enigma Otiliei is ideal for readers drawn to intricate family sagas layered with societal critique and psychological depth, exploring how inheritance and dysfunction shape personal growth through a richly observed, emotionally charged narrative.

Description

Tânărul Felix Sima vine de la Iaşi la tutorele său, Costache Giurgiuveanu, la Bucureşti, ca să înceapă cursurile Universităţii de Medicină. Aici o întâlneşte pe fiica acestuia, Otilia.Enigma Otiliei este, pe scurt, un roman puternic, impecabil con...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 1,125 reviews

Moods

reflective: 54%

emotional: 47%

funny: 30%

challenging: 22%

mysterious: 22%

tense: 22%

relaxing: 15%

adventurous: 13%

lighthearted: 10%

sad: 10%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 6%

dark: 5%

informative: 5%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
32% of readers chose medium
62% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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