The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von GoetheMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I knew nothing about this book before reading it, and I'm glad that was the case. It started rather slowly, but the insights into the human condition and inner thoughts were excellent.
I guess I could see how this book could inspire "Werther Fever", although I confess toward the end I was fed up with Werther and his drama. Also, Charlotte and Albert were pretty close-minded not to see this coming.
I just saw that this was based on Goethe's personal experience. That makes me like it more, oddly enough.
3.5 stars
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