Kristin Lavransdatter, II: The Wife by Sigrid Undset

Kristin Lavransdatter, II: The Wife

Kristin Lavransdatter #2

Sigrid Undset with Tiina Nunnally (Translator)

448 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous hopeful reflective slow-paced
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"Sigrid Undset should be the next Elena Ferrante." --SlateA Penguin Classic Kristin Lavransdatter interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of Norway d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 61%
challenging 38%
sad 23%
adventurous 19%
tense 19%
dark 14%
informative 14%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 13%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | No: 18% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.93

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