Love by Hanne Ørstavik

Love

Hanne Ørstavik with Martin Aitken (Translator)

180 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE 2019 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE A mother and son move to a village in northern Norway, each ensconced in their own world. Their distance has fatal consequences. Love is the st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

sad 77%
dark 66%
emotional 55%
tense 55%
reflective 38%
challenging 16%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 27%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.71

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