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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I decided to pick up O Pioneers! because I read My Antonia a few years ago and loved the mutually empowering and empathetic way Cather writes a female lead character. I have also always enjoyed classic American literature and imagining how the way the very land I now call home was back when European settlers first began inhabiting it. O Pioneers! is the story of Alexandra, the only daughter among sons of a Swedish pioneer named John Bergson. When John dies at the start of the novel, he leaves his unruly midwestern land in Alexandra's capable hands. The story follows her as she seeks to make a life on the prairie, to care for her brothers, and to balance her own dreams and ambitions with the needs of her family. Alexandra is a savvy manager, a compassionate friend, and a protective matron over her household. O Pioneers! was at times heartbreaking, but also hopeful, and beautifully written throughout.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really liked it because of the complex characters until the end when Alexandra forgave frank which pisses me off >:(
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm a simple woman. I love feminist overtones and beautiful prose about the Midwest.
Beautiful, flowing read. A love story to America. Exquisite writing.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated