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109 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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A child who will be named Johannes is born. An old man named Johannes dies. Between these two points, Jon Fosse gives us the details of an entire life, starkly compressed. Beginning with Johannes's father's thoughts as his wife goes into labor, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 56%
mysterious 23%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Dementia, Pregnancy
109 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A child who will be named Johannes is born. An old man named Johannes dies. Between these two points, Jon Fosse gives us the details of an entire life, starkly compressed. Beginning with Johannes's father's thoughts as his wife goes into labor, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 56%
mysterious 23%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Dementia, Pregnancy