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242 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374531102
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication date: 19 February 2008
Description
A true classic of modern literature that has been described as "one of the most disturbing novels in existence" (Time Out), Hunger is the story of a Norwegian artist who wanders the streets, struggling on the edge of starvation. As hunger overtake...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,905 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 48%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Vomit, Mental illnessModerate
Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Self harmMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment
242 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374531102
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication date: 19 February 2008
Description
A true classic of modern literature that has been described as "one of the most disturbing novels in existence" (Time Out), Hunger is the story of a Norwegian artist who wanders the streets, struggling on the edge of starvation. As hunger overtake...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,905 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 48%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Vomit, Mental illnessModerate
Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Self harmMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment