Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard by Karen Blixen, Isak Dinesen

Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard

Karen Blixen, Isak Dinesen

288 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the classic "Babette's Feast," a mysterious Frenchwoman prepares a sumptuous feast for a gathering of religious ascetics and, in doing so, introduces them to the true essence of grace. In "The Immortal Story," a miserly old tea-trader living in...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 116 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 80%

reflective: 60%

dark: 40%

funny: 40%

inspiring: 40%

sad: 40%

adventurous: 20%

challenging: 20%

emotional: 20%

lighthearted: 20%

relaxing: 20%


Pace

60% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
25% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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