Devotion by Hannah Kent

Devotion

Hannah Kent

432 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Prussia, 1836 Hanne Nussbaum is a child of nature - she would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. In her village of Kay, Hanne is friendless and considered an oddity . . . until she meets Thea. Ocean, 1838...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 68%
reflective 63%
mysterious 32%
challenging 29%
dark 26%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 14%
tense 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 49%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.06

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