The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin

The Orchardist

Amanda Coplin

426 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in the untamed American West, a highly original and haunting debut novel about a makeshift family whose dramatic lives are shaped by violence, love, and an indelible connection to the land.You belong to the earth, and the earth is hard.At the ...

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Moods

reflective 73%
sad 73%
emotional 67%
dark 26%
challenging 19%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 31%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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