The Maytrees by Annie Dillard

The Maytrees

Annie Dillard

216 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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In spare, elegant prose, Dillard traces the lives of Toby and Lou Maytree. She presents willed bonds of loyalty, friendship, and abiding love. Warm and hopeful, The Maytrees is the surprising capstone of Annie Dillard's original body of work.Toby ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 62%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
dark 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.56

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