Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard by Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen

Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard

Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen

288 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the classic "Babette's Feast," a mysterious Frenchwoman prepares a sumptuous feast for a gathering of religious ascetics and, in doing so, introduces them to the true essence of grace. In "The Immortal Story," a miserly old tea-trader living in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.79

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