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Average rating4.1
This epic, sub-titled ‘The Decline of a Family’, was Mann’s first novel, published in 1901. It traces the gradual downfall of a wealthy family over four generations in the city of Lubeck. The novel is widely regarded as a classic portrait of bourgeois society and family life in 19th century Germany.
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Very enjoyable. Fastest I've read 700+ pages, and incredibly enjoyable throughout. Mann balances description, dialogue, exposition, and his voice extremely well to make this a great read. One of the most wonderful experiments in making a dynamic character I've ever seen, and a very realistic meditation on life's course.
Ok, so I only read a little part of it. I love it. I love the characters, I'm really interested, it's well written and all that... BUT I did not finish.
I can't.
Because I like all the characters. And it's “The Decline of a Family”. I KNOW they are all going to die and this story ends badly. :'( I don't want to read that. I can't.
Maybe I'll take this up in the future, but right now I can't.
