Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls

Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel

Jeannette Walls

272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction biography literary emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Jeannette Walls's The Glass Castle was "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly). Now she brings us the story of her grandmother -- told in a voice so authentic and compelling that the book is destined to become an instant classic. "Th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,579 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
inspiring 54%
reflective 49%
funny 36%
emotional 35%
hopeful 27%
informative 16%
lighthearted 12%
sad 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.0

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