Clara Callan by Richard B. Wright

Clara Callan

Richard B. Wright

432 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

In a small town in Canada, Clara Callan reluctantly takes leave of her sister, Nora, who is bound for New York. It's a time when the growing threat of fascism in Europe is a constant worry, and people escape from reality through radio and the movi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
funny 50%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.83

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