Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum

324 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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 A scorching character study, along with an examination of infidelity and modern-day ennui, Hausfrau exposes the ease of deceit, the disregard for compassion, and the stifling boredom that can so easily consume. Anna, an American living in Switzer...

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Moods

dark 77%
sad 75%
emotional 65%
reflective 47%
tense 45%
challenging 36%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.26

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