Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset

Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath

Kristin Lavransdatter #1

Sigrid Undset with Tiina Nunnally (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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" Sigrid Undset should be the next Elena Ferrante." --Slate A Penguin Classic Kristin Lavransdatter interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of Norway...

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 50%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
tense 17%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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