Kruso by Tess Lewis, Lutz Seiler

480 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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The lyrical, bestselling 2014 German Book Prize winner.It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.06

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