The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister, Gary Scharnhorst

The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains

Owen Wister, Gary Scharnhorst

352 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

In the untamed West, pioneers came to test their fortunes -- and their wills. The Wyoming territory was a harsh, unforgiving land, with its own unwritten code of honor by which men lived and died. Into this rough landscape rides the Virginian, a s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.25

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