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592 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375728297
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1970, one of Mississippi s more colorful weekly newspapers, The Ford County Times, went bankrupt. To the surprise and dismay of many, ownership was assumed by a 23-year-old college dropout, named Willie Traynor. The future of the paper looked g...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,381 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
dark 36%
emotional 28%
adventurous 26%
sad 22%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Racism, Murder, Rape
592 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375728297
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1970, one of Mississippi s more colorful weekly newspapers, The Ford County Times, went bankrupt. To the surprise and dismay of many, ownership was assumed by a 23-year-old college dropout, named Willie Traynor. The future of the paper looked g...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,381 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
dark 36%
emotional 28%
adventurous 26%
sad 22%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Murder, Rape