The Wall by Jean-Paul Sartre

The Wall

Jean-Paul Sartre

183 pages first pub 1939 (view editions)

fiction classics philosophy short stories dark tense slow-paced
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'The Wall', the lead story in this collection, introduces three political prisoners on the night prior to their execution. Through the gaze of an impartial doctor--seemingly there for the men's solace--their mental descent is charted in exquisite,...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 1,134 reviews

Moods

reflective: 89%

dark: 72%

tense: 40%

challenging: 30%

emotional: 25%

mysterious: 18%

sad: 18%

inspiring: 7%

adventurous: 5%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

23% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
67% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
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