The Gardener's Son by Cormac McCarthy

The Gardener's Son

Cormac McCarthy

96 pages first pub 1996 (editions) user-added

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The Gardener's Son is the tale of two families: the wealthy Greggs, who own the local cotton mill, and the McEvoys, a family of mill workers beset by misfortune. Two years ago, Robert McEvoy was involved in an accident that led to the amputatio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.21

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