In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien

In the Lake of the Woods

Tim O'Brien

306 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

On a lake deep in Minnesota's north woods, John and Kathy Wade are trying to reassemble their lives. John, a rising political star, has just suffered a devastating electoral defeat. Kathy attempts to comfort her husband, but soon it becomes appare...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 86%
reflective 54%
tense 52%
challenging 49%
emotional 49%
sad 35%
adventurous 11%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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