fiction historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

609 pages | first published 2010

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Spanning the 20th century, the story of Roses takes place in a small East Texas town against the backdrop of the powerful timber and cotton industries, industries controlled by the scions of the town's founding families. Cotton tycoon Mary Toliver...
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Summary of 444 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 55%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.84

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