Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls

Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel

Jeannette Walls

7 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 2009 (editions) user-added

fiction biography literary emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Jeannette Walls's The Glass Castle was "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly). Now she brings us the story of her grandmother -- told in a voice so authentic and compelling that the book is destined to become an instant classic. "Th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,840 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
inspiring 54%
reflective 49%
emotional 36%
funny 35%
hopeful 29%
informative 20%
lighthearted 11%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 5%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.01

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