Kruso by Tess Lewis, Lutz Seiler

480 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective tense slow-paced

Description

The lyrical, bestselling 2014 German Book Prize winner.It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.98

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