The Memory of Old Jack by Wendell Berry

The Memory of Old Jack

Port William

Wendell Berry

170 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

In a rural Kentucky river town, "Old Jack" Beechum, a retired farmer, sees his life again through the sades of one burnished day in September 1952. Bringing the earthiness of America's past to mind, The Memory of Old Jack conveys the truth and int...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
sad 66%
emotional 44%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 33%
challenging 11%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.31

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