The Plains by Gerald Murnane

The Plains

Gerald Murnane

111 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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On their vast estates, the landowning families of the plains have preserved a rich and distinctive culture. Obsessed with their own habitat and history, they hire artisans, writers and historians to record in minute detail every aspect of their li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
challenging 65%
mysterious 47%
funny 17%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 13%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 37% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 31% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.81

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