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Zorrie by Laird Hunt

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nena_1's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? N/A

4.0

websterworks's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

julieclair's review

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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

4.5

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.

ghazalg's review

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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

3.75

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.

coffeenbooks74's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful

4.5

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.

nnjack7's review against another edition

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emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

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.