Atomstation by Halldór Laxness
Atomstation

Halldór Laxness

Atomstation

Halldór Laxness with Hubert Seelow (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1948 (editions) user-added

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

Im Haus des isländischen Parlamentsabgeordneten Bui Arland geben sich die Militärs die Klinke in die Hand. Im Kalten Krieg ist die Insel umworben, weil sie ein strategisch wichtiger Stützpunkt im Nordatlantik ist. Als Dienstmädchen arbeitet im Hau...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

challenging 58%
reflective 58%
funny 33%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 16%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.5

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