Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun

Growth of the Soil

Knut Hamsun

364 pages • first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Knut Hamsun was a major Norwegian author who received the Noble Prize for Literature for Growth of the Soil in 1920. Hamsun writing makes excellent use of symbolism. The essential elements of this novel are expressed in the words of the English tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
hopeful 56%
relaxing 52%
adventurous 34%
inspiring 30%
informative 26%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 13%
dark 8%
funny 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.0

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