Anecdotes of Destiny by Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen
Anecdotes of Destiny

Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen

Anecdotes of Destiny

Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen

256 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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These five rich, witty and magical stories from the author of Out of Africa include one of her most well known tales, Babette s Feast , which was made into the classic film. It tells the story of a French cook working in a puritanical Norwegian c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.78

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