The Half Brother by Lars Saabye Christensen

The Half Brother

Lars Saabye Christensen with Kenneth Steven (Translator)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

696 pages | first published 2001

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This Nordic Prize-winning novel, a truly gripping epic, relates the lives of four generations of a unique and strange family with touching intimacy and surreal comedy.Traces four generations of a family marked by the untimely birth of Fred, a misf...
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Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 85%
sad 57%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.17

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