The Blue Room by Hanne Ørstavik, Deborah Dawkin

176 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

A novel about a mother-daughter relationship that will send a chill down your spine.Johanne is a young woman in her twenties who lives with her mother. When she falls in love with Ivar, she finally feels ready to leave home. The couple plan a trip...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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