The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor

The Violent Bear It Away

Flannery O'Connor

256 pages first pub 1960 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers drawn to introspective explorations of faith and morality through the lens of dark, Southern gothic storytelling that challenges the clash between tradition and modernity.

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First published in 1960, The Violent Bear It Away is now a landmark in American literature. It is a dark and absorbing example of the Gothic sensibility and bracing satirical voice that are united in Flannery O'Conner's work. In it, the orphaned F...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 1,603 reviews

Moods

dark: 93%

challenging: 53%

tense: 46%

reflective: 43%

sad: 30%

mysterious: 24%

emotional: 23%

funny: 7%

adventurous: 3%

hopeful: 2%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
79% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

24% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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