Canto della pianura by Kent Haruf

Canto della pianura

Plainsong #1

Kent Haruf with Fabio Cremonesi (Translator)

303 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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A heartstrong story of family and romance, tribulation and tenacity, set on the High Plains east of Denver.In the small town of Holt, Colorado, a high school teacher is confronted with raising his two boys alone after their mother retreats first t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,142 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 71%
hopeful 52%
sad 28%
challenging 18%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 15%
dark 9%
funny 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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