Devotion by Hannah Kent

Devotion

Hannah Kent

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

418 pages | first published 2021

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1836, Prussia. Hanne is nearly fifteen and the domestic world of womanhood is quickly closing in on her. A child of nature, she yearns instead for the rush of the river, the wind dancing around her. Hanne finds little comfort in the local girls an...
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Summary of 447 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 67%
reflective 62%
mysterious 33%
challenging 30%
dark 26%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 14%
tense 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 48%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

4.07

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