Love by Hanne Ørstavik

136 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE 2019 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE A mother and son move to a village in northern Norway, each ensconced in their own world. Their distance has fatal consequences. Love is the st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

sad 73%
dark 68%
tense 57%
emotional 52%
reflective 42%
challenging 15%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 26%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.68

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