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134 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486431680
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 17 November 2003
Description
One of the most important and controversial writers of the 20th century, Knut Hamsun made literary history with the publication in 1890 of this powerful, autobiographical novel recounting the abject poverty, hunger and despair of a young writer st...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,909 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 48%
emotional 35%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 11%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Vomit, Mental illnessModerate
Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Self harmMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment
134 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486431680
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 17 November 2003
Description
One of the most important and controversial writers of the 20th century, Knut Hamsun made literary history with the publication in 1890 of this powerful, autobiographical novel recounting the abject poverty, hunger and despair of a young writer st...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,909 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 48%
emotional 35%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
funny 11%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Vomit, Mental illnessModerate
Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Self harmMinor
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment