Hersenschimmen by J. Bernlef

Hersenschimmen

J. Bernlef

179 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Hersenschimmen is Bernlefs indringende en ontroerende roman over dementie, over de eenzaamheid en de angst die daarmee gepaard gaan, maar ook een verhaal over de liefde die een onvermijdelijk tragisch einde tegemoet gaat. Hoofdpersoon Maarten Klei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 967 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 72%
reflective 41%
challenging 22%
dark 18%
informative 16%
tense 11%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 31%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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