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330 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781586420505
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Steerforth Press
Publication date: 01 June 1998
Description
When Jenny was published in 1911, Undset found herself called immoral -- "this is a side of the free, artistic life that the vast majority of citizens would rather not know." The novel tells the story of Jenny Winge, a talented Norwegian painter w...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
reflective 77%
challenging 50%
dark 44%
tense 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 26% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Child death, Death, Infidelity
330 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781586420505
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Steerforth Press
Publication date: 01 June 1998
Description
When Jenny was published in 1911, Undset found herself called immoral -- "this is a side of the free, artistic life that the vast majority of citizens would rather not know." The novel tells the story of Jenny Winge, a talented Norwegian painter w...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
reflective 77%
challenging 50%
dark 44%
tense 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 26% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Child death, Death, Infidelity