The Land by Mildred D. Taylor

400 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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The son of a prosperous landowner and a former slave, Paul-Edward Logan is unlike any other boy he knows. His white father has acknowledged him and raised him openly-something unusual in post-Civil War Georgia. But as he grows into a man he learns...

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Community Reviews Summary of 462 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 66%
hopeful 51%
sad 51%
inspiring 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
informative 29%
funny 11%
dark 7%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.18

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