fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

158 pages | first published 1890

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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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Summary of 1618 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
reflective 54%
sad 38%
challenging 32%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
funny 12%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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