Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset

Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath

Kristin Lavransdatter #1

Sigrid Undset with Tiina Nunnally (Translator)

fiction classics historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

336 pages | first published 1920

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" Sigrid Undset] should be the next Elena Ferrante." --Slate A Penguin Classic Kristin Lavransdatter interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of Norwa...
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Summary of 503 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 53%
sad 28%
adventurous 18%
dark 18%
tense 18%
challenging 15%
informative 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 28% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.83

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