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272 pages • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780063260092
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books Classics
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
Originally published in 1947, Ann Petry's classic Country Place depicts a predominantly white community disillusioned by the indignities and corruption of small-town life. Johnnie Roane returns from four years of military service in World War II ...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
mysterious 37%
tense 37%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
informative 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 85% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780063260092
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books Classics
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
Originally published in 1947, Ann Petry's classic Country Place depicts a predominantly white community disillusioned by the indignities and corruption of small-town life. Johnnie Roane returns from four years of military service in World War II ...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
mysterious 37%
tense 37%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
informative 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 85% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.