Muttermilch by Nora Ikstena

Muttermilch

Nora Ikstena with Nicole Nau (Translator)

214 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Mutter und Tochter – die Generationen von 1944 und 1969 – sind die erzählenden Stimmen des Romans. Die Mutter wird nach einem Skandal mit einem Kriegsveteranen in die lettische Provinz verbannt. Ihre berufliche Karriere in Leningrad endet abrupt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 75%
dark 63%
reflective 60%
challenging 42%
informative 32%
hopeful 22%
tense 17%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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