The Child by Kjersti A. Skomsvold

The Child

Kjersti A. Skomsvold with Martin Aitken (Translator)

156 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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A young mother speaks to her second born child. Since the drama of childbirth, all feels calm. The world is new and full of surprises, even though dangers lurk behind every corner; a car out of control, disease ever-present in the air, the unforgi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 66%
sad 33%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.67

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