Septology by Jon Fosse

Septology

Septologien #1-7

Jon Fosse with Damion Searls (Translator)

752 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The celebrated Norwegian novelist's magnum opus, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, published in one volume for the first time.What makes us who we are? And why do we lead one life and not another? Asle, an ageing painter and widower ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
emotional 72%
challenging 68%
sad 59%
mysterious 27%
dark 22%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.64

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