The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old by Hendrik Groen

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old

Hendrik Groen #1

Hendrik Groen with Hester Velmans (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove: a funny and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart.Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is....elderly. But at age 83 1/4, thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,348 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
emotional 67%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 47%
sad 46%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 28%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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