A World Lost by Wendell Berry

104 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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In this, Wendell Berry's fifth novel and ninth work of fiction, Andy Catlett revisits his own ninth year in the summer of 1944 when his beloved uncle is shot and killed by the surly and mysterious Carp Harmon. This is his Uncle Andrew, after whom ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
hopeful 25%
challenging 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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