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288 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846973574
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn
Publication date: 15 February 2016
Description
Faced with the choice between her harsh farming life and the seductive but distant world of books and learning, the spirited Chris Guthrie decides to remain in her rural community. But as the devastation of the First World War leaves her life-and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews
Moods
reflective 88%
sad 61%
challenging 34%
dark 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 20%
funny 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SuicideModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Incest, War, Xenophobia288 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846973574
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn
Publication date: 15 February 2016
Description
Faced with the choice between her harsh farming life and the seductive but distant world of books and learning, the spirited Chris Guthrie decides to remain in her rural community. But as the devastation of the First World War leaves her life-and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews
Moods
reflective 88%
sad 61%
challenging 34%
dark 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 20%
funny 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SuicideModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Incest, War, Xenophobia