Hersenschimmen by J. Bernlef

Hersenschimmen

J. Bernlef

182 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In 1984 verscheen "Hersenschimmen", de indringende en ontroerende roman over het voortschrijdende dementeringsproces van hoofdpersoon Maarten Klein. Inmiddels zijn we een kwart eeuw en ruim een half miljoen verkochte exemplaren verder. In het voor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 974 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 72%
reflective 41%
challenging 21%
dark 17%
informative 16%
tense 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 32%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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