The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen by Hendrik Groen

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen

Hendrik Groen #1

Hendrik Groen with Hester Velmans (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
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The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen is a heartwarming and hilarious tale that will delight readers who cherish stories about the power of friendship, the beauty of finding joy in life's simple moments, and the unbreakable spirit of those who refuse to let age define them.

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A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove: a funny and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is....elderly. But at age 83 1/4, th...

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Community Reviews

3.84
based on 2,116 reviews

Moods

funny: 83%

emotional: 69%

lighthearted: 55%

reflective: 53%

sad: 49%

hopeful: 38%

inspiring: 27%

relaxing: 19%

adventurous: 8%

challenging: 6%

informative: 5%

dark: 3%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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