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 455 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 67%
reflective 62%
mysterious 33%
challenging 30%
dark 26%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 15%
tense 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 48%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

4.06

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