Hard Land by Benedict Wells

Hard Land

Benedict Wells with Robert Stadlober (Narrator)

7 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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Hard Land by Benedict Wells is ideal for readers who enjoy nostalgic, emotionally charged coming-of-age tales that blend personal growth with the bittersweet discovery of life’s complexities.

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Missouri, 1985: Um vor den Problemen zu Hause zu fliehen, nimmt der fünfzehnjährige Sam einen Ferienjob in einem alten Kino an. Und einen magischen Sommer lang ist alles auf den Kopf gestellt. Er findet Freunde, verliebt sich und entdeckt die Gehe...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 1,923 reviews

Moods

emotional: 88%

reflective: 64%

sad: 55%

hopeful: 53%

inspiring: 46%

adventurous: 44%

funny: 24%

lighthearted: 19%

challenging: 9%

relaxing: 7%

tense: 5%

dark: 4%

mysterious: 3%

informative: 1%

Pace

20% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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