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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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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