Reviews

A Thousand Acres, by Jane Smiley

snp0312's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

marleyfleck56's review against another edition

5.0

in awe. equally enthralling, devastating, atmospheric.

scylla87's review

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest and Rape

sleeprunreadrepeat's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

wellredwino's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

4.0

kcogman's review

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jnettreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sierranevada005's review against another edition

3.0

Read this for AP Literature! I have to say I liked it, but I liked the original King Lear better I think. It was an interesting interpretation of the story, and I appreciated the new perspective.

bandb100's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kgraham10's review against another edition

5.0

"King Lear in a Cornfield" but a feminist take on the classic.

Depressing and authentic story of how abuse and greed and power can destroy a family.