Mysteries by Knut Hamsun

Mysteries

Knut Hamsun

348 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective fast-paced
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In a Norwegian coastal town, society's carefully woven threads begin to unravel when an unsettling stranger named Johan Nagel arrives. With an often brutal insight into human nature, Nagel draws out the townsfolk, exposing their darkest instincts ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
mysterious 75%
tense 31%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
sad 18%
emotional 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%

Pace

slow 76%
fast 11%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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