Ashes in My Mouth, Sand in My Shoes by Per Petterson

Ashes in My Mouth, Sand in My Shoes

Per Petterson

118 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Arvid is six years old and lives on the outskirts of Oslo. His father works in a shoe factory; his Danish mother works as a cleaner. Arvid wets his bed at night and has nightmares about crocodiles, but begins to piece the world together. One day h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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