The Other Name: Septology I-II by Jon Fosse

The Other Name: Septology I-II

Septologien #1-2

Jon Fosse with Damion Searls

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

351 pages | first published 2019

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The Other Name: Septology I-II, a major new work by Jon Fosse, one of Europe’s most celebrated writers, follows the lives of two men living close to each other on the west coast of Norway. The year is coming to a close and Asle, an ageing painter ...
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Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 70%
dark 35%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 15%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 95%
medium 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.07

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