Ansikten i vattnet by Janet Frame

Ansikten i vattnet

Janet Frame with Annika Preis (Translator)

222 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics literary psychology dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Narrated entirely from the viewpoint of a young insane woman, this novel provides a moving description of the horrific conditions in two New Zealand mental institutions.

Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
sad 65%
emotional 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 47%
tense 25%
informative 20%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 31% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.99

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