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My Marriage

Jakob Wassermann
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My Marriage

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Jakob Wassermann

My Marriage

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • Early 20th century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Marriage by Jakob Wassermann explores the complexities of a person's marital relationship, focusing on the themes of love, individuality, and sacrifice. It delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of marriage, portraying the challenges faced by individuals as they navigate personal desires and societal expectations within the union.

Melancholic

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.7

207 ratings

51%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Marriage by Jakob Wassermann presents a deeply introspective narrative on personal relationships. Critics appreciate the novel's psychological depth and intricate character portrayals, which offer a poignant exploration of marital dynamics. However, some find the prose dense and the pacing slow, detracting from the overall engagement. The book remains a thought-provoking read for those interested in complex character studies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Marriage?

A reader who enjoys My Marriage by Jakob Wassermann likely appreciates intense emotional narratives and explorations of complicated relationships, similar to readers of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy or Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. They seek deep psychological insights and the intricacies of marital dynamics.

3.7

207 ratings

51%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • Early 20th century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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