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304 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316610896
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 01 June 2001
Description
Set in 1920s Montana, this compelling domestic drama tells the story of two brothers -- and of the woman and young boy, mother and son, whose arrival on the brothers' ranch shatters an already tenuous peace. From the novel's startling first paragr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,267 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
reflective 42%
emotional 36%
challenging 31%
mysterious 29%
sad 24%
adventurous 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 41% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, HomophobiaModerate
Alcoholism, Suicide, ColonisationMinor
Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, Murder
304 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316610896
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 01 June 2001
Description
Set in 1920s Montana, this compelling domestic drama tells the story of two brothers -- and of the woman and young boy, mother and son, whose arrival on the brothers' ranch shatters an already tenuous peace. From the novel's startling first paragr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,267 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
reflective 42%
emotional 36%
challenging 31%
mysterious 29%
sad 24%
adventurous 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 41% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, HomophobiaModerate
Alcoholism, Suicide, ColonisationMinor
Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, Murder