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272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
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Language: English
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"Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, in Jeannette Walls's magnificent, true-life novel based on her no-nonsense, resourceful, hard working, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By a...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,337 reviews
Moods
inspiring 55%
reflective 46%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 24%
informative 20%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 4%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Physical abuse, SuicideModerate
Pregnancy, Animal death, Gun violenceMinor
Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Death272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, in Jeannette Walls's magnificent, true-life novel based on her no-nonsense, resourceful, hard working, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By a...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,337 reviews
Moods
inspiring 55%
reflective 46%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 24%
informative 20%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 4%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, SuicideModerate
Pregnancy, Animal death, Gun violenceMinor
Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Death