Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

Steel Magnolias

Robert Harling

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1988 (editions)

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Description

Within the walls of Truvy's beauty shop are six women whose lives increasingly hinge on the existence of one another. Together, they absorb the passing seasons, just like the weathered wooden structure of the salon "home" that they share. An L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
emotional 91%
sad 83%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
inspiring 41%
reflective 41%
dark 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.11

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