Oral History by Lee Smith

Oral History

Lee Smith

286 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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When Jennifer, a college student, returns to her childhood home of Hoot Owl Holler with a tape recorder, the tales of murder and suicide, incest and blood ties, bring to life a vibrant story of a doomed family that still refuses to give up....

Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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