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134 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most important and controversial writers of the 20th century, Knut Hamsun made literary history with the publication in 1890 of this powerful, autobiographical novel recounting the abject poverty, hunger and despair of a young writer st...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,897 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 49%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Vomit, ClassismModerate
Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, CursingMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment
134 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most important and controversial writers of the 20th century, Knut Hamsun made literary history with the publication in 1890 of this powerful, autobiographical novel recounting the abject poverty, hunger and despair of a young writer st...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,897 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 49%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Vomit, ClassismModerate
Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, CursingMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment