I Curse the River of Time by Per Petterson

I Curse the River of Time

Per Petterson with Charlotte Barslund (Translator)

233 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective sad slow-paced

Description

An enthralling novel of a mother and son's turbulent relationship from the author of Out Stealing HorsesNorway, 1989: Communism is unraveling all over Europe. Arvid Jansen, thirty-seven, is trying to bridge the yawning gulf that opened up years ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
sad 83%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.41

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