Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman

Kaaterskill Falls

Allegra Goodman

336 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical religion emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In the summer of '76, the Shulmans and the Melishes migrate to Kaaterskill, the tiny town in upstate New York where Orthodox Jews and Yankee year-rounders live side by side from June through August. Elizabeth Shulman, a devout follower of Rav Elij...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
informative 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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