O Pioneers! by Willa Cather

179 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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O Pioneers , Willa Cather's second novel, tells the story of an immigrant family's struggle to save their Nebraska farm. Cather's placement of a strong and capable woman at the center of the story, her realistic depiction of life on the midwestern...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 65%
sad 47%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 13%
dark 10%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 39%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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