Devotion by Hannah Kent

Devotion

Hannah Kent

432 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Prussia, 1836 Hanne Nussbaum is a child of nature - she would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. In her village of Kay, Hanne is friendless and considered an oddity ... until she meets Thea. Ocean, 1838 The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 494 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 69%
reflective 62%
mysterious 32%
challenging 28%
hopeful 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 14%
tense 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 48%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.05

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