The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin

The Orchardist

Amanda Coplin

471 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in the untamed American West, a highly original and haunting debut novel about a makeshift family whose dramatic lives are shaped by violence, love, and an indelible connection to the land.You belong to the earth, and the earth is hard.At the ...

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Moods

reflective 73%
sad 73%
emotional 65%
dark 26%
challenging 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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