Hunger by Paul Auster, Knut Hamsun

Hunger

Paul Auster, Knut Hamsun with Sverre Lyngstad (Translator)

272 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Nineteenth-century Kristiania is an unforgiving place, and work is thin on the ground. Roaming the streets of Norway's capital, a penniless young writer searches for inspiration whilst trying desperately to make ends meet. Driven to extraordinary ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,936 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
reflective 55%
sad 48%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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