Clara Callan by Richard B. Wright

Clara Callan

Richard B. Wright

415 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 242 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
funny 40%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.79

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