Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard by Isak Dinesen

Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard

Isak Dinesen

288 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the classic "Babette's Feast," a mysterious Frenchwoman prepares sumptuous feast for a gathering of religious ascetics and, in doing so, introduces them to the true essence of grace. In "The Immortal Story," a miserly old tea-trader living in C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.82

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