Der Sommer ohne Männer by Siri Hustvedt

Der Sommer ohne Männer

Siri Hustvedt with Uli Aumüller (Translator)

299 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary feminism reflective slow-paced

Description

Die New Yorker Dichterin Mia steckt in einer Krise. Ihr Mann Boris will eine Ehe-Pause. Als Mia feststellt, dass die «Pause» viel jünger als sie und überdies Boris’ Assistentin ist, erleidet sie einen Zusammenbruch. Und beschließt kurzerhand, den ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 736 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 71%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
funny 28%
sad 22%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 9%
informative 7%
dark 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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