The World Goes On by László Krasznahorkai

The World Goes On

László Krasznahorkai with Ottilie Mulzet (Translator), George Szirtes (Translator)

288 pages first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction short stories challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The World Goes On is ideal for introspective readers who seek a deeply meditative and unsettling exploration of human existence through surreal, layered narratives.

Description

In The World Goes On, a narrator first speaks directly, then tells eleven unforgettable stories, and then bids farewell (“for here I would leave this earth and these stars, because I would take nothing with me”). As László Krasznahoraki himself ex...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 152 reviews

Moods

challenging: 100%

mysterious: 55%

reflective: 55%

dark: 33%

emotional: 33%

inspiring: 22%

sad: 22%

tense: 22%

adventurous: 11%


Pace

36% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
57% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
42% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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