In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason

In Country

Bobbie Ann Mason

272 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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In the summer of 1984, the war in Vietnam comes home to Samantha Hughes, whose father was killed there before she was born. All she has is a picture of him as a young soldier, and as Sam begins to grapple with the challenges of her own adolescent ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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