Jenny by Sigrid Undset

Jenny

Sigrid Undset with W. Emme (Translator)

234 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Jenny is a novel by the Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset, published in 1911, and regarded as Undset's literary breakthrough. The novel is set in Rome and later in Norway. The protagonist "Jenny Winge" tries to make a career as a painter. Being the l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

sad 86%
emotional 73%
reflective 73%
challenging 46%
dark 46%
tense 20%
hopeful 13%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.71

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