Wild Swims: Stories by Dorthe Nors

Wild Swims: Stories

Dorthe Nors with Misha Hoekstra (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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A dazzling return to the short story by a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize In fourteen effervescent stories, Dorthe Nors plumbs the depths of the human heart, from desire to melancholy and everything in between. Just as she did in h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 41%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
dark 33%
sad 16%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 32%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 33% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.26

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