At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier

At the Edge of the Orchard

Tracy Chevalier

304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"With impeccable research and flawless prose, Chevalier perfectly conjures the grandeur of the pristine Wild West . . . and the everyday adventurers--male and female--who were bold enough or foolish enough to be drawn to the unknown. She crafts fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 657 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 73%
reflective 60%
adventurous 47%
dark 39%
hopeful 26%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 34%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.55

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