Shane by Jack Schaefer

168 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

I had lain in my bed thinking of our visitor out in the bunk in the barn. It scarce seemed possible that he was the same man I had first seen, stern and chilling in his dark solitude, riding up our road. Something in father, something not of words...

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Community Reviews Summary of 598 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
tense 43%
emotional 38%
mysterious 35%
reflective 30%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
sad 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 35%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.63

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