Jenny by Sigrid Undset

Jenny

Sigrid Undset with Tiina Nunnally (Translator)

330 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When Jenny was published in 1911, Undset found herself called immoral -- "this is a side of the free, artistic life that the vast majority of citizens would rather not know." The novel tells the story of Jenny Winge, a talented Norwegian painter w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 80%
sad 80%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.65

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