Out of Africa
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Out of Africa

by Isak Dinesen

1937•Biography•389 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentarytroubled leadshuman spirit/resilience/survival

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Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is sweeping, stylish and fresh. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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3.6 / 5

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About This Book

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

BiographyDocumentarySocial commentaryTroubled leadsHuman spirit/resilience/survival

Subjects

Social life and customsDescription and travelBiographiesIntellectual lifeVie ruraleHomes and hauntsCountry lifeDanish Authors

Details

Author
Isak Dinesen
Published
1937
Pages
389
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