In Siberia by Per Petterson

In Siberia

Per Petterson

247 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In the bitter cold of Danish Jutland, where the sea freezes over and the Nazis have yet to invade, a young girl dreams of going on a great journey to Siberia, while her brother Jesper yearns for the warmer climes of Morocco. Given a staunchly Chri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.62

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