A review by sohxpie
Hunger by Knut Hamsun

4.0

Hunger was an interesting read, I was never quite able to predict what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the strange element of mystery and intrigue of the main character. The unpredictability of him and his actions were mostly entertaining. I honestly wasn't expecting that ending, I was expecting something much more...dire, but then again, our protagonist always seems to land on his feet so maybe it was expected. I really enjoyed the writing style of the novel, it flowed really well and was a surprisingly easy read. I think I was expecting something heavier, though soon realised the elements of humour made it a well-balanced read. It's definitely a thought-provoking novel but at the same time, it doesn't feel too philosophical. Definitely a commentary on society but not too in your face. Overall, a fairly enjoyable read that definitely pushes me in wanting to read more of Hamsun's work.