The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old by Hendrik Groen

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old

Hendrik Groen #1

Hendrik Groen with Hester Velmans (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
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A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove: a funny and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart.Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is....elderly. But at age 83 1/4, thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,968 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
emotional 68%
lighthearted 59%
reflective 53%
sad 48%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 28%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 7%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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