The Willow King by Meelis Friedenthal

The Willow King

Meelis Friedenthal with Matthew Hyde (Translator)

256 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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A deeply engrossing, philosophical novel by a rising Estonian literary star. Wrapped into his long coat against the incessant rain and accompanied by a strange parrot, the young Dutch student Laurentius arrives in Estonia on an icy day at the end ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.4

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