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667 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781945492679
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Transit Books
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Description
What makes us who we are? And why do we lead one life and not another? Asle, an ageing painter and widower who lives alone on the southwest coast of Norway, is reminiscing about his life. His only friends are his neighbour, Åsleik, a traditional f...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
challenging 63%
sad 57%
mysterious 21%
relaxing 21%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcohol, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, StalkingMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders
667 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781945492679
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Transit Books
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Description
What makes us who we are? And why do we lead one life and not another? Asle, an ageing painter and widower who lives alone on the southwest coast of Norway, is reminiscing about his life. His only friends are his neighbour, Åsleik, a traditional f...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
challenging 63%
sad 57%
mysterious 21%
relaxing 21%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcohol, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, StalkingMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders