Effi Briest by Theodor Fontane

Effi Briest

Theodor Fontane with Walter Wallich (Translator)

320 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Effi Briest by Theodor Fontane is a poignant and challenging novel that will captivate readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of the complexities of marriage, the constraints of societal expectations, and the human experience of love, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy literary fiction and classic tales of relationships.

Description

After marrying a Baron twice her age and moving to a remote Baltic port, Effi Briest begins an affair that threatens to ruin her marriage and her life.

Community Reviews

3.07
based on 1,763 reviews

Moods

reflective: 58%

sad: 53%

emotional: 52%

challenging: 28%

dark: 20%

tense: 16%

mysterious: 9%

informative: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

adventurous: 4%

relaxing: 4%

funny: 3%

inspiring: 3%

hopeful: 2%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
24% of readers chose medium
72% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
61% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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