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696 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
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Language: English
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This Nordic Prize-winning novel, a truly gripping epic, relates the lives of four generations of a unique and strange family with touching intimacy and surreal comedy.Traces four generations of a family marked by the untimely birth of Fred, a misf...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 63%
dark 45%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
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696 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This Nordic Prize-winning novel, a truly gripping epic, relates the lives of four generations of a unique and strange family with touching intimacy and surreal comedy.Traces four generations of a family marked by the untimely birth of Fred, a misf...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 63%
dark 45%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.