Christy by Catherine Marshall

512 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction historical romance adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

The train taking nineteen-year-old teacher Christy Huddleston from her home in Asheville, North Carolina, might as well be transporting her to another world. The Smoky Mountain community of Cutter Gap feels suspended in time, trapped by poverty, s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,299 reviews

Moods

inspiring 92%
emotional 69%
reflective 69%
adventurous 61%
hopeful 61%
informative 46%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

4.05

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