Amerikkalainen elegia by Siri Hustvedt

Amerikkalainen elegia

Siri Hustvedt with Kristiina Rikman (Translator)

368 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery emotional reflective slow-paced
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Amerikkalainen elegia by Siri Hustvedt is a poignant and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex family dynamics, the power of art and imagination, and the exploration of the human experience through the lens of grief, war, and the complexities of the human psyche.

Community Reviews

3.58
based on 360 reviews

Moods

reflective: 93%

emotional: 68%

challenging: 25%

mysterious: 25%

sad: 18%

hopeful: 12%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 12%

tense: 12%

adventurous: 6%

relaxing: 6%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
52% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
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No
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Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Diverse cast of characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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