I Curse the River of Time by Per Petterson

I Curse the River of Time

Per Petterson with Charlotte Barslund (Translator)

233 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective sad slow-paced
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An enthralling novel of a mother and son's turbulent relationship from the author of Out Stealing HorsesNorway, 1989: Communism is unraveling all over Europe. Arvid Jansen, thirty-seven, is trying to bridge the yawning gulf that opened up years ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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