Sult by Knut Hamsun

223 pages first pub 1890 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

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One of the most important and controversial writers of the 20th century, Knut Hamsun made literary history with the publication in 1890 of this powerful, autobiographical novel recounting the abject poverty, hunger and despair of a young writer st...

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Moods

dark 77%
reflective 52%
sad 46%
challenging 38%
emotional 32%
tense 31%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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