White Oleander by Janet Fitch

White Oleander

Janet Fitch

446 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

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Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes--each its o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,223 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
dark 78%
sad 72%
reflective 56%
challenging 38%
tense 28%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 24%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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