368 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718182953
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Bachman's A Man Called Ove: an irresistible, funny, charming, and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is......
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
lighthearted 53%
reflective 46%
sad 45%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Dementia, Alcoholism, Child deathModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Islamophobia, Racism, Xenophobia368 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718182953
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Bachman's A Man Called Ove: an irresistible, funny, charming, and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is......
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
lighthearted 53%
reflective 46%
sad 45%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Alcoholism, Child deathModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Islamophobia, Racism, Xenophobia