A House in Norway by Vigdis Hjorth

A House in Norway

Vigdis Hjorth with Charlotte Barslund (Translator)

178 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced
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A House in Norway tells the story of Alma, a divorced textile artist who makes a living from weaving standards for trade unions and marching bands. She lives alone in an old villa, and rents out an apartment in her house to supplement her income. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 38%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
tense 30%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
dark 7%
informative 7%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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