When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession by Irvin D. Yalom

When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession

Irvin D. Yalom

306 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical philosophy psychology challenging reflective slow-paced
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4.14
based on 2,620 reviews

Moods

reflective: 86%

emotional: 54%

inspiring: 48%

informative: 47%

challenging: 39%

dark: 19%

sad: 17%

hopeful: 16%

tense: 14%

mysterious: 13%

adventurous: 5%

funny: 3%

relaxing: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
87% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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