The Wreath by Sigrid Undset

The Wreath

Kristin Lavransdatter #1

Sigrid Undset with C. Archer (Translator), J. S. Scott (Translator)

222 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Published in 1920, "The Wreath" is the first book in the "Kristin Lavransdatter" trilogy by the Nobel Prize winning Norwegian author Sigrid Undset. Beloved for its historical and cultural accuracy, the stories follow the life of the main character...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 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

3.84

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