Moo by Jane Smiley

432 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced
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Description

In this darkly satirical send-up of academia and the Midwest, we are introduced to Moo University, a distinguished institution devoted to the study of agriculture. Amid cow pastures and waving fields of grain, Moo's campus churns with devious plot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 36%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.48

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