Guests on Earth by Lee Smith

Guests on Earth

Lee Smith

326 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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It’s 1936 when orphaned thirteen-year-old Evalina Toussaint is admitted to Highland Hospital, a mental institution in Asheville, North Carolina, known for its innovative treatments for nervous disorders and addictions. Taken under the wing of the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 60%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.43

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