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200 pages | first published 2022

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From winner of the Nordic Council Literature Prize and the Icelandic Literature Prize, Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, comes a dazzling novel about a family of midwives set in the run-up to Christmas in IcelandIn the days leading up to Christmas, Dómhildur...
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Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 50%
informative 35%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
relaxing 20%
dark 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 36%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.83

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