Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith

Joy in the Morning

Betty Smith

296 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

In Brooklyn, New York, in 1927, Carl Brown and Annie McGairy meet and fall in love. Though only eighteen, Annie travels alone to the Midwestern university where Carl is studying law to marry him. Little did they know how difficult their first year...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
lighthearted 70%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
inspiring 40%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.79

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