Ferdydurke by Witold Gombrowicz

281 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness.  Originally published in Poland in 1...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 1,254 reviews

Moods

funny: 72%

reflective: 66%

challenging: 63%

adventurous: 18%

lighthearted: 15%

mysterious: 13%

inspiring: 12%

tense: 10%

dark: 9%

emotional: 4%

informative: 3%

hopeful: 1%

relaxing: 1%

sad: 1%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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