How did Thomas Mann decide to adapt the biblical story into such a philosophical novel?
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How did Thomas Mann decide to adapt the biblical story into such a philosophical novel?
Did anyone else feel that the characters' internal struggles mirrored modern dilemmas?
What do you think about the book's pacing—did some sections feel slow or dense?