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288 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782117193
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Divided between her love of the land and the harshness of farming life, young Chris Guthrie finally decides to stay in the rural community of her childhood. Yet World War I and the changes that follow make her a widow and mock the efforts of her y...
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
reflective 88%
sad 61%
challenging 34%
dark 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 20%
funny 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SuicideModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Incest, War, Xenophobia288 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782117193
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Divided between her love of the land and the harshness of farming life, young Chris Guthrie finally decides to stay in the rural community of her childhood. Yet World War I and the changes that follow make her a widow and mock the efforts of her y...
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
reflective 88%
sad 61%
challenging 34%
dark 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 20%
funny 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SuicideModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Incest, War, Xenophobia