On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle

On the Calculation of Volume I

Om udregning af rumfang #1

Solvej Balle with Elizabeth Liang (Narrator), Barbara Haveland (Translator)

4 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction mysterious reflective medium-paced
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It's ideal for readers seeking a speculative, emotionally resonant exploration of time's impact on human connections.

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It's ideal for readers seeking a speculative, emotionally resonant exploration of time's impact on human connections.

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Tara Selter, the heroine of On the Calculation of Volume, has involuntarily stepped off the train of time: in her world, November 18th repeats itself endlessly. We meet Tara on her 122nd November 18th: she no longer experiences the changes of days...

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3.93
based on 863 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

mysterious: 72%

emotional: 31%

challenging: 26%

sad: 26%

tense: 15%

dark: 13%

adventurous: 8%

relaxing: 5%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 3%

funny: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

11% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
49% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

1% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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