The Danish Girl
by David Ebershoff
The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 8.3K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 310 pages.
About The Danish Girl
Now a major motion picture starring Eddie Redmayne and directed by Tom Hooper, THE DANISH GIRL is a shockingly original novel about one of the most unusual and passionate love stories of the 20th century.Loosely inspired by a true story, this tender portrait of marriage asks: What do you do when the person you love has to change?It starts with a question, a simple favour asked by a wife of her husband while both are painting in their studio, setting off a transformation neither can anticipate. Uniting fact and fiction into an original romantic vision, The Danish Girl eloquently portrays the unique intimacy that defines every marriage and the remarkable story of Lili Elbe, a pioneer in transgender history, and the woman torn between loyalty to her marriage and her own ambitions and desires.The Danish Girl is an evocative and deeply moving novel about one of the most passionate and unusual love stories of the 20th century.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Ebershoff |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,292 |
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What genre is The Danish Girl?
The Danish Girl is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Danish Girl worth reading?
Based on 8.3K reader ratings, The Danish Girl has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Danish Girl?
The Danish Girl has 310 pages.
Who wrote The Danish Girl?
The Danish Girl was written by David Ebershoff. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for The Danish Girl?
The ISBN-13 for The Danish Girl is 9781474601570.0.
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