Kristin Lavransdatter, II: The Wife by Sigrid Undset

Kristin Lavransdatter, II: The Wife

Kristin Lavransdatter #2

Sigrid Undset with Tiina Nunnally (Translator)

fiction classics historical adventurous hopeful reflective slow-paced

448 pages | first published 1921

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"Sigrid Undset should be the next Elena Ferrante." --SlateA Penguin Classic Kristin Lavransdatter interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of Norway d...
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Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 55%
challenging 33%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
informative 22%
sad 22%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.98

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