So Big by Edna Ferber

So Big

Edna Ferber

288 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and widely considered to be Edna Ferber's greatest achievement, So Big is a classic novel of turn-of-the-century Chicago.Hailed as a novel "to read and remember" (New York Times), So Big is the unforgettable story of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 43%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 39%
funny 23%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 19%
challenging 10%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.02

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