The Willow King by Meelis Friedenthal

The Willow King

Meelis Friedenthal with Matthew Hyde (Translator)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

256 pages | first published 2012

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A deeply engrossing, philosophical novel by a rising Estonian literary star. Wrapped into his long coat against the incessant rain and accompanied by a strange parrot, the young Dutch student Laurentius arrives in Estonia on an icy day at the end ...
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Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.28

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