The Snake Pit by Sigrid Undset, Arthur G. Chater

240 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Set in medieval Norway, the books follow Olav and Ingunn, who, though raised as brother and sister, have become lovers in a world caught between the fading sphere of pagan worship and vendettas and the expansion of Christianity.

Community Reviews

3.9
based on 43 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

dark: 80%

reflective: 80%

sad: 80%

adventurous: 20%

challenging: 20%

hopeful: 20%

informative: 20%

inspiring: 20%


Pace

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

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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