The Quarry Wood by Nan Shepherd

224 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
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When Martha accepts a place at university, her decision is met with a mixture of hostility and pride by her uncomprehending family. This is the story of a young woman's journey to maturity and independence, struggling to cope with the intellectual...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
hopeful 57%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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