My Antonia by Willa Cather

228 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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My Antonia is a classic tale of pioneer life in the American Midwest. The novel details daily life in the newly settled plains of Nebraska through the eyes of Jim Burden, who recounts memories of a childhood shared with a girl named Antonia Shimer...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 58%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 20%
lighthearted 15%
sad 15%
informative 9%
challenging 7%
dark 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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