Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell

Winter's Bone

Daniel Woodrell

193 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime mystery dark sad tense medium-paced
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Daniel Woodrell's modern classic is an unforgettable tale of desperation and courage that inspired the award-winning film starring Jennifer Lawrence.  Ree Dolly's father has skipped bail on charges that he ran a crystal meth lab, and the Dollys wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,989 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 66%
sad 52%
emotional 50%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 20%
challenging 18%
reflective 15%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 34%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.75

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