Jenny by Sigrid Undset

Jenny

Sigrid Undset with W. Emme (Translator)

234 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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Jenny is a novel by the Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset, published in 1911, and regarded as Undset's literary breakthrough. The novel is set in Rome and later in Norway. The protagonist "Jenny Winge" tries to make a career as a painter. Being the l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

sad 88%
emotional 77%
reflective 77%
challenging 50%
dark 44%
tense 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.71

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