Dalva by Jim Harrison

336 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

From her home on the California coast, Dalva hears the broad silence of the Nebraska prairie where she was born and longs for the son she gave up for adoption years before. Beautiful, fearless, tormented, at forty-five she has lived a life of love...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 70%
sad 50%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
funny 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.89

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