The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields

The Stone Diaries

Carol Shields

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

From her birth in rural Manitoba, to her journey with her father to southern Indiana, to her years as a wife, mother, and widow, to her old age, Daisy Stone Goodwill struggles to find a place for herself in her own life

Community Reviews Summary of 1,102 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 70%
hopeful 29%
sad 29%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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