Some Luck by Jane Smiley

395 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

On their farm in Denby, Iowa, Rosanna and Walter Langdon abide by time-honored values that they pass on to their five wildly different yet equally remarkable children: Frank, the brilliant, stubborn first-born; Joe, whose love of animals makes him...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 71%
inspiring 28%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.7

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