The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich

338 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Now, from the award-winning author of Love Medicine,  comes a vibrant tale of abandonment and sexual obsession, jealousy and unstinting love. On a spring morning in 1932, young Karl and Mary Adare arrive by boxcar in Argus, North Dakota. Orphaned ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 490 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 60%
funny 40%
sad 32%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
adventurous 16%
tense 12%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 39%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.72

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