Two Old Women by Velma Wallis

Two Old Women

Velma Wallis

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160 pages | first published 1993

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Based on an Athabascan legend passed along from mother to daughter for many generations on the upper Yukon River in Alaska, this is the tragic and shocking story--with a surprise ending--of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe that fac...
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Summary of 641 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
inspiring 67%
hopeful 52%
reflective 48%
emotional 47%
informative 28%
challenging 19%
sad 9%
dark 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 30%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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