Hersenschimmen by J. Bernlef

Hersenschimmen

J. Bernlef

167 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Maarten Klein verliest langzaam maar zeker zijn greep op de werkelijkheid. Hij kan heden en verleden niet meer onderscheiden, wil plotseling weer naar zijn werk en ziet zijn echtgenote voor een vreemde aan. 'Achter me in de deuropening staat een v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 974 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 72%
reflective 41%
challenging 21%
dark 17%
informative 16%
tense 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 32%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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