The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks

The Widow of the South

Robert Hicks

436 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war. This debut novel is based on the true story of Carrie McGavock. During the Civil War's Battle of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 435 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 57%
adventurous 42%
dark 42%
informative 42%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.5

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