Heimweh nach einer anderen Welt by Ottessa Moshfegh

Heimweh nach einer anderen Welt

Ottessa Moshfegh with Anke Caroline Burger (Translator)

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories dark funny medium-paced
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Heimweh nach einer anderen Welt by Ottessa Moshfegh is a intriguing and darkly comedic gem that will captivate readers who appreciate complex, flawed characters, and are drawn to stories that explore the intricacies of the human condition, making it a perfect fit for fans of literary fiction and character-driven narratives.

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Ottessa Moshfeghs Figuren haben etwas Beunruhigendes, Unheilvolles an sich. In einer Art dynamischem Stillstand verharren sie zwischen ihrer Vergangenheit und der Hoffnung auf eine bessere Zukunft. Da ist beispielsweise John, der sich an seiner ve...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 8,032 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

reflective: 39%

funny: 37%

mysterious: 36%

tense: 27%

challenging: 22%

sad: 20%

emotional: 18%

adventurous: 9%

lighthearted: 2%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

26% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
65% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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