Constance Ring (Women in Translation) by Amalie Skram, Judith Messick, Katherine Hanson

Constance Ring (Women in Translation)

Amalie Skram, Judith Messick, Katherine Hanson with Katherine Hanson (Translator), Judith Messick (Translator)

307 pages first pub 1885 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced
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Initially rejected by the author's scandalized publisher, Constance Ring is now considered a classic of Scandinavian-and world-literature, a passionate condemnation of marriage and moral hypocrisy that has drawn comparisons to Madame Bovary and Th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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