Hunger by Knut Hamsun

Hunger

Knut Hamsun

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

116 pages | first published 1890

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Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries. Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerl f in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark. Both ...
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Summary of 1618 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
reflective 54%
sad 38%
challenging 32%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
funny 12%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

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