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The Bell in the Lake

The engrossing epic novel - a #1 bestseller in Norway - of a young woman whose ...

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Discuss The Bell in the Lake by Lars Mytting

Of the many strange happenings, which one sticks out to you?

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Dec. 18, 2022
by julib

Wood vs Stone?

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Dec. 18, 2022
by julib

Why do you think Mytting chose to open with a quote from Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness?

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Nov. 26, 2022
by rebeccar

Klara’s Last Name

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Nov. 03, 2022
by Navy Mom

How do Kai Schweigaard and Gerhard Schonauer each view the local stave church?

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Nov. 03, 2022
by Navy Mom

Overall, what did you think of The Bell in the Lake? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

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Nov. 03, 2022
by Navy Mom

What do you think the legend of Halfrid and Gunhild, and their mother who died in childbirth, meant to the townspeople?

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Nov. 01, 2022
by viquig

In what ways are the main characters alike? In what ways are they different?

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Nov. 01, 2022
by viquig

In what ways are the settings of Butangen and Dresden different/similar?

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Nov. 01, 2022
by viquig

At what moments did you feel the characters were most challenged individually and collectively?

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Oct. 29, 2022
by marganna

How does the environment factor into the local folklore of Butangen and villager perceptions of the outside world?

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Oct. 29, 2022
by marganna

Which of the main characters do you relate to most? Which of their behaviors, if any, do you see in yourself?

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Oct. 29, 2022
by marganna

What is the role and impact of modernity in the novel? Does it challenge the characters in a good or bad way?

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Oct. 15, 2022
by triciat50

What do you think of the change we are experiencing presently from various technological advancements? Do you see parallels between this story and society today?

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Oct. 12, 2022
by AlwaysSunny

How do the social norms and etiquette of the times influence the characters and their decisions? How are norms upheld, and how are they subverted?

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Oct. 08, 2022
by Patricia Ann

How do languages and their limitations play out in the story?

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Oct. 06, 2022
by judyw

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