The End by Karl Ove Knausgård

1160 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

In the critically acclaimed autobiographical novel work, My Struggle, explores Karl Ove Knaus Farm mercilessly and even releasing his own life, his ambitions and weaknesses, its uncertainty and doubt, his relationships with friends and lovers, wif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
emotional 81%
challenging 63%
dark 31%
sad 27%
informative 22%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 35% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.13

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