Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson, Valerie Sherer Mathes, Michael Dorris

432 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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One of the greatest ethical novels of the nineteenth century, this is a tale of true love tested. Set in Old California, this powerful narrative richly depicts the life of the fading Spanish order, the oppression of tribal American communities and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 66%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.4

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