The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories by Sarah Orne Jewett

The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories

Sarah Orne Jewett

304 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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The story of an endearing, unlikely friendship set against the backdrop of a remote and beautiful Maine coastal town, The Country of the Pointed Firs is one of Sarah Orne Jewett's most loved works, and it quickly earned her a reputation as a talen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 560 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
relaxing 64%
lighthearted 42%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
funny 17%
inspiring 10%
sad 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.62

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