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569 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140169300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 May 1992
Description
An American masterpiece and iconic novel of the West by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wallace Stegner--a deeply moving narrative of one family and the traditions of our national past. Lyman Ward is a retired professor of history, r...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,832 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
informative 18%
inspiring 12%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 34% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Alcohol, Sexual content569 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140169300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 May 1992
Description
An American masterpiece and iconic novel of the West by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wallace Stegner--a deeply moving narrative of one family and the traditions of our national past. Lyman Ward is a retired professor of history, r...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,832 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
informative 18%
inspiring 12%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 34% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Alcohol, Sexual content