Doctor Glas
Doctor Glas
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Scandinavian LiteratureStockholm, Sweden • 1900s
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Söderberg follows Dr. Tyko Gabriel Glas, a physician in early 20th-century Stockholm. The story, presented as journal entries, delves into his moral dilemmas and internal struggles when a patient seeks his help in an ethically challenging situation. Dr. Glas grapples with duty, desire, and the consequences of life-altering decisions.
Contemplative
Dark
Mysterious
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Söderberg is lauded for its exploration of moral ambiguity and existential themes. Readers appreciate its introspective narrative and philosophical depth. However, some find the pacing slow and the protagonist's moral dilemmas unsettling. The novel's rich psychological insight and elegant prose make it a compelling yet challenging read.
Who Should Read Doctor Glas?
A reader who appreciates existential themes and moral dilemmas would enjoy Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Söderberg. Fans of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Camus' The Stranger will find the introspective and philosophical nature of the protagonist compelling. The novel's exploration of ethics and human emotion appeals to those intrigued by psychological complexity.
15,191 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
160
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Scandinavian LiteratureStockholm, Sweden • 1900s
•
World History2002
Adult
18+ years
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