Country Place by Ann Petry

Country Place

Ann Petry

272 pages first pub 1947 (editions) user-added

fiction emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Originally published in 1947, Ann Petry's classic Country Place depicts a predominantly white community disillusioned by the indignities and corruption of small-town life.  Johnnie Roane returns from four years of military service in World War II ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.04

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