Berlin Poplars by Anne B. Ragde

Berlin Poplars

Neshov Family #1

Anne B. Ragde with James Anderson (Translator)

292 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Just before Christmas on a farm in Northern Norway, 80-year-old Anna Neshov, matriarch of a troubled family, is taken gravely ill. Her three sons have been quietly immersed in their work: one an undertaker, one a window-dresser, and the eldest run...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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