Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith

Joy in the Morning

Betty Smith

296 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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In Brooklyn, New York, in 1927, Carl Brown and Annie McGairy meet and fall in love. Though only eighteen, Annie travels alone to the Midwestern university where Carl is studying law to marry him. Little did they know how difficult their first year...

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Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews

Moods

hopeful 64%
lighthearted 64%
emotional 54%
reflective 48%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 22%
funny 19%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.81

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