The Twin by Gerbrand Bakker

The Twin

Gerbrand Bakker

fiction reflective sad medium-paced

256 pages | first published 2006

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When Henk’s twin brother dies in a car accident, Helmer is obliged to return to the small family farm. He resigns himself to taking over his brother’s role and spending the rest of his days ‘with his head under a cow’. After his old, worn-out fath...
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Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
funny 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.69

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