The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton

The Moonflower Vine

Jetta Carleton

343 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A timeless American classic rediscovered—an unforgettable saga of a heartland family.On a farm in western Missouri during the first half of the twentieth century, Matthew and Callie Soames create a life for themselves and raise four headstrong dau...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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