Iceland's Bell by Halldór Laxness

Iceland's Bell

Halldór Laxness with Philip Roughton (Translator), Adam Haslett (Contributor)

425 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced
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Sometimes grim, sometimes uproarious, and always captivating, Iceland's Bell by Nobel Laureate Halld r Laxness is at once an updating of the traditional Icelandic saga and a caustic social satire. At the close of the 17th century, Iceland is an op...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
funny 30%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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