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231 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Coming of age in pre-World War II California and Colorado brings tragedy to Molly and Ralph Fawcett in Jean Stafford's classic semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1947. Torn between their mother's world of genteel respectability and th...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 30%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
funny 15%
tense 15%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs
231 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Coming of age in pre-World War II California and Colorado brings tragedy to Molly and Ralph Fawcett in Jean Stafford's classic semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1947. Torn between their mother's world of genteel respectability and th...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 30%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
funny 15%
tense 15%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs