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160 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394482354
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 12 December 1972
Description
Out of a rare American tradition, sweet as hay, grounded in the gentle austerities of the Book of Shaker, and in the Universal countryman's acceptance of birth, death, and the hard work of wresting a life from the land comes this haunting novel of...
Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
dark 33%
adventurous 26%
challenging 26%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
funny 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394482354
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 12 December 1972
Description
Out of a rare American tradition, sweet as hay, grounded in the gentle austerities of the Book of Shaker, and in the Universal countryman's acceptance of birth, death, and the hard work of wresting a life from the land comes this haunting novel of...
Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
dark 33%
adventurous 26%
challenging 26%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
funny 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.