Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson

Out Stealing Horses

Per Petterson with Anne Born (Translator)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

258 pages | first published 2003

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We were going out stealing horses. That was what he said, standing at the door to the cabin where I was spending the summer with my father. I was fifteen. It was 1948 and oneof the first days of July.Trond's friend Jon often appeared at his doorst...
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Summary of 1079 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 62%
sad 43%
mysterious 27%
dark 21%
adventurous 16%
challenging 13%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.76

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