Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman

Kaaterskill Falls

Allegra Goodman

336 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical religion emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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In the summer of '76, the Shulmans and the Melishes migrate to Kaaterskill, the tiny town in upstate New York where Orthodox Jews and Yankee year-rounders live side by side from June through August. Elizabeth Shulman, a devout follower of Rav Elij...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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