Salka Valka by Halldór Laxness

Salka Valka

Halldór Laxness with Kristiina Kivivuori (Translator)

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355 pages | first published 1931

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Islantilainen Halldór Laxness sai Salka Valka -romaanistaan Nobelin palkinnon vuonna 1955. Vähäinen kalastajakylä tunturien katveessa. Miten sellaisessa paikassa eletään ja kuinka kuollaan? Millaisia iloja ja suruja koetaan noiden himmeiden öljytu...
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Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
funny 62%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 87%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.98

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