Serena by Ron Rash

Serena

Ron Rash

400 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging dark medium-paced
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The year is 1929, and newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton arrive in the mountains of North Carolina from Boston to create a timber empire. Although George has already lived in the camp long enough to father an illegitimate child, Serena is new t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,394 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 62%
mysterious 50%
emotional 33%
adventurous 20%
challenging 16%
sad 12%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.47

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