Anecdotes of Destiny by Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen

Anecdotes of Destiny

Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen

179 pages first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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These five rich, witty and magical stories from the author of Out of Africa include one of her most well known tales, Babette s Feast , which was made into the classic film. It tells the story of a French cook working in a puritanical Norwegian co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.78

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