A Map of the World by Jane Hamilton

A Map of the World

Jane Hamilton

17 hours, 16 minutes first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Goodwins, Howard, Alice, and their little girls, Emma and Claire, live on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Although suspiciously regarded by their neighbors as that hippie couple because of their well-educated, urban background, Howard and Alice bel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,485 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 64%
sad 64%
dark 52%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.46

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