On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) by Solvej Balle

On the Calculation of Volume (Book I)

Om udregning af rumfang #1

Solvej Balle with Barbara J. Haveland (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Tara Selter, the heroine of On the Calculation of Volume, has involuntarily stepped off the train of time: in her world, November 18th repeats itself endlessly. We meet Tara on her 122nd November 18th: she no longer experiences the changes of days...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
mysterious 73%
emotional 28%
challenging 26%
sad 23%
tense 17%
dark 14%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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