The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister

The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains

Owen Wister

416 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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The epic novel of the American West and the heroic cowboy Owen Wister's powerful story of the tall, silent stranger who rides into the uncivilized West and defeats the forces of evil has become an enduring part of American mythology. Set in Wyomin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.35

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