Hreinsun by Sofi Oksanen

Hreinsun

Kvartetti #2

Sofi Oksanen with Sigurður Karlsson (Translator)

355 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional tense slow-paced
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Hreinsun by Sofi Oksanen is a poignant and captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction, historical drama, and stories of resilience, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of human experience, particularly those interested in themes of secrets, war, and the struggles of women in the face of injustice.

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Aliide á ekki von á góðu þegar hún finnur ókunnuga stúlku, Zöru, hrakta og hrjáða í garðinum sínum einn morguninn. Er stúlkan þar af algerri tilviljun eða ætlaði hún sér einmitt á þennan stað? Aliide veitir henni húsaskjól og smám saman kemst hún ...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 1,677 reviews

Moods

dark: 90%

tense: 62%

emotional: 49%

sad: 44%

challenging: 33%

reflective: 31%

mysterious: 25%

informative: 23%

adventurous: 7%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
46% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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