Berlin Poplars by Anne B. Ragde

Berlin Poplars

Neshov Family #1

Anne B. Ragde with James Anderson (Translator)

292 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Just before Christmas on a farm in Northern Norway, 80-year-old Anna Neshov, matriarch of a troubled family, is taken gravely ill. Her three sons have been quietly immersed in their work: one an undertaker, one a window-dresser, and the eldest run...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
sad 30%
tense 30%
dark 20%
funny 20%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.68

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