A Scandinavian Christmas: Festive Tales for a Nordic Noël by Selma Lagerlöf, Hans Christian Andersen, Karl Ove Knausgård, Vigdis Hjorth

A Scandinavian Christmas: Festive Tales for a Nordic Noël

Selma Lagerlöf, Hans Christian Andersen, Karl Ove Knausgård, Vigdis Hjorth

208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Have yourself a truly Scandinavian Christmas... Of visions and prophesies seen in dark, dark woods. Of toys and trees come to life. Of trolls raising chaos, and of families torn apart -- only to be brought back together by festive cheer. In this c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
lighthearted 45%
emotional 35%
relaxing 35%
hopeful 30%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.21

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