A review by yunhof
Oeroeg by Hella S. Haasse

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I've genuinely not experienced fiction like this in such a long time. I think Haasse perfectly captures the experience of a child which witnesses events of which they can only comprehend their significance at a later time. Subtly emotional.