Crossing to Safety by T.H. Watkins, Wallace Stegner

Crossing to Safety

T.H. Watkins, Wallace Stegner

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

368 pages | first published 1987

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Called a “magnificently crafted story . . . brimming with wisdom” by Howard Frank Mosher in The Washington Post Book World, Crossing to Safety has, since its publication in 1987, established itself as one of the greatest and most cherished Americ...
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Summary of 1428 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 75%
sad 26%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 14%
challenging 12%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.07

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