576 reviews for:

Zorrie

Laird Hunt

3.85 AVERAGE

inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Zorrie is a beautiful example of quiet kindness and continuing to move forward, despite tragedy, sadness, loneliness and disappointment. Written in lovely prose, this novel is reflective and thought-provoking. Meant to be savored - a quick read would not do it justice. 
hopeful reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I felt a warmth from reading this book which made it quite a pleasant read, it felt very poetic and poignant at times.and I enjoyed the main character.  
emotional hopeful

A bittersweet story of the triumphs and sorrows of life, and how we try to pick the pieces up after the sorrows. The friendships we make along the way that dampen the sorrows and amplify the triumphs.
emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

What a lovely and quiet book. The story follows Zorrie Underwood throughout her life in rural Indiana in the 20th century. She lives a simple and quiet farm life and you are transported along for the peaceful ride. There’s some death (and a miscarriage) but it’s not a morose book; it simply follows the joy and hardships of life. It’s only 176 pages and I absolutely loved it. Perfect for fans of Wendell Berry or Claire Foster. 
reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Periods of life are set by the people we know, not by what we have done and are doing. Zorrie is great reminder of that.
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional reflective sad slow-paced

This was a quiet, beautifully written book. Simple but impactful and I really loved it.