Kruso by Tess Lewis, Lutz Seiler

480 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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The lyrical, bestselling 2014 German Book Prize winner.It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.03

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