Homestead by Melinda Moustakis

Homestead

Melinda Moustakis

272 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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From NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION 5 UNDER 35 HONOREE and FLANNERY O'CONNOR AWARD WINNER Melinda Moustakis, a debut novel set in Alaska, about the turbulent marriage of two unlikely homesteadersAnchorage, 1956. When Marie and Lawrence first lock eyes a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 58%
emotional 58%
reflective 50%
sad 35%
challenging 32%
dark 30%
tense 25%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 34% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.55

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