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632 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101872765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 November 2014
Description
An American masterpiece and iconic novel of the West by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wallace Stegner--a deeply moving narrative of one family and the traditions of our national past. Lyman Ward is a retired professor of history, r...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,835 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 54%
challenging 34%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
informative 18%
inspiring 12%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Alcohol, Sexual content632 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101872765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 November 2014
Description
An American masterpiece and iconic novel of the West by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wallace Stegner--a deeply moving narrative of one family and the traditions of our national past. Lyman Ward is a retired professor of history, r...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,835 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 54%
challenging 34%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
informative 18%
inspiring 12%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Alcohol, Sexual content