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32 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429096287
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: American Roots
Publication date: 20 December 2016
Description
Sarah Orne Jewett places her most famous short story, "A White Heron," in her native Maine. Originally published in 1886, it's a coming-of-age story about a young city girl now living with her grandmother in the country. She comes out of her shell...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
emotional 30%
challenging 23%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death
32 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429096287
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: American Roots
Publication date: 20 December 2016
Description
Sarah Orne Jewett places her most famous short story, "A White Heron," in her native Maine. Originally published in 1886, it's a coming-of-age story about a young city girl now living with her grandmother in the country. She comes out of her shell...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
emotional 30%
challenging 23%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death