This Side of Glory by Gwen Bristow

This Side of Glory

Plantation Trilogy #3

Gwen Bristow

280 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

Sequel to The Handsome Road -- authentic background, good conflict in ways of life, full bodied characterization, and a thoroughly readable tale. Once again there is the conflict of the "poor whites" versus the genteel, ineffectual aristocrats.

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.54

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