The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl

2000 • 310 pages

Ratings4

Average rating3.8

15

Too long for what it meant to tell. It almost feels like it narrates events over a span of 20 years, while the storyline really unfolds over 5 (and yes, I know there are flashbacks, I'm not talking about that).
Doesn't delve too deep - at least not as deep as I would have liked it to - on a lot of topics, e. g. the codependent relationship between Greta and Einar/Lili. Or why Carlisle suddenly decides to devote a great deal of time and energy to help Lili in her battle.
I appreciated the ending.