Gehen, ging, gegangen by Jenny Erpenbeck

Gehen, ging, gegangen

Jenny Erpenbeck

303 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate slow-burning, emotionally charged narratives that delve into existential questions and societal issues through the lens of personal and collective displacement.

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Rein zufällig kommt Richard auf dem Berliner Oranienplatz in Kontakt mit jungen Asylsuchenden, die dort protestieren, denn: Sie dürfen nicht arbeiten. Bis ihre Anträge bewilligt sind, zwingt sie das Gesetz zur Untätigkeit. Doch wie lassen sich die...

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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 1,450 reviews

Moods

reflective: 77%

emotional: 59%

sad: 59%

challenging: 48%

informative: 45%

hopeful: 24%

inspiring: 18%

dark: 17%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

49% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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