The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old by Hendrik Groen

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old

Hendrik Groen #1

Hendrik Groen with Hester Velmans

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2014

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A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Bachman's A Man Called Ove: an irresistible, funny, charming, and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is....e...
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Summary of 1244 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
emotional 66%
lighthearted 51%
reflective 47%
hopeful 45%
sad 45%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
adventurous 4%
challenging 2%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.84

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