Devotion by Hannah Kent

Devotion

Hannah Kent

432 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Prussia, 1836 Hanne Nussbaum is a child of nature - she would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. In her village of Kay, Hanne is friendless and considered an oddity . . . until she meets Thea. Ocean, 1838...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,096 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 69%
reflective 65%
mysterious 30%
dark 26%
hopeful 25%
challenging 23%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 14%
tense 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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