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edamamebean's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book so much I don’t think I can even say. I bought it because it sounded good but then kept putting it off because I was worried it would be boring, but it kept calling to me from my bookshelf and finally on a cozy rainy night, I gave in and picked it up and couldn’t put it down. It’s a beautiful coming of age story, and although not very much happens it’s not boring for a second. The chapters are really short, so the pages go by quickly. I loved the characters and the town of Black Hawk, and it reminded me a little of Anne of Green Gables but with some slightly more serious themes. It was just so good and devastating at times. I will absolutely be reading more by Willa Cather. I found out that she was buried not too far from where I live and I think I might have to go visit her grave to say thank you for this beautiful little book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual assault, and Suicide
serena_hien's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Abandonment, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Religious bigotry
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
ameliaflint's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A sweet little book. I enjoyed it and its characters very much. It does attempt to delve into deeper meanings and topics, which I appreciate, but it doesn't quite succeed. I did, however, appreciate the portrait of the time and place and I found it a beautiful and accurate analysis of homesteading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Colonisation, Racism, Misogyny, Grief, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
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