Norma by Sofi Oksanen

Norma

Sofi Oksanen with Owen F. Witesman (Translator)

305 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism dark mysterious slow-paced
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From the internationally best-selling author of Purge and When the Doves Disappeared, a spellbinding new novel set in present-day Helsinki, about a young woman with a fantastical secret who is trying to solve the mystery of her mother's death. Whe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 70%
tense 38%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 21%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 39% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

2.99

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