| Kristin has married Erlend and is racked with guilt for having conceived a child out of wedlock. She insists on a pilgrimage in order to receive penitence for her sin. The years pass, and with them, Kristin gives Erlend more sons. Erlend proves himself a less than competent breadwinner. But no matter what, Kristin is determined to stick with him. Erlend gets mixed up in an intrigue against the king. Now that she has the opportunity to leave him, will Kristin renege on the marriage and concentrate on raising their seven sons? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 - Family, struggle with Yes Struggle with: - Husband Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Pregnancy/Child rearing Yes Major part of story: Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 6 () Europe Yes European country: - Scandinavia Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - impregnation/reproduction - Boob talk! - Vagia talk! Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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