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384 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400033836
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 02 December 2003
Description
This powerful twentieth-century reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear centers on a wealthy Iowa farmer who decides to divide his farm between his three daughters. When the youngest objects, she is cut out of his will. This sets off a chain of eve...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,006 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 60%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
challenging 39%
mysterious 10%
informative 6%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 39% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Child abuseModerate
Domestic abuse, Cancer, Sexual assaultMinor
Animal death, War
384 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400033836
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 02 December 2003
Description
This powerful twentieth-century reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear centers on a wealthy Iowa farmer who decides to divide his farm between his three daughters. When the youngest objects, she is cut out of his will. This sets off a chain of eve...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,006 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 60%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
challenging 39%
mysterious 10%
informative 6%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 39% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Child abuseModerate
Domestic abuse, Cancer, Sexual assaultMinor
Animal death, War