The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgård

688 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary adventurous dark medium-paced
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Nine lives will be changed forever in the exhilarating new novel from the international bestseller. One long night in August, Arne and Tove are staying with their children in their summer house in southern Norway. Kathrine, a priest, is flying hom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 75%
reflective 66%
challenging 44%
emotional 37%
tense 35%
sad 27%
adventurous 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 34% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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