Joy in the Morning: A Novel by Betty Smith

Joy in the Morning: A Novel

Betty Smith

320 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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But Carl and Annie’s first year together is much more difficult than they anticipated as they find themselves in a faraway place with little money and few friends. With hardship and poverty weighing heavily upon them, they come to realize that the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 520 reviews

Moods

hopeful 64%
lighthearted 64%
emotional 54%
reflective 48%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 22%
funny 19%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.81

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