288 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846973574
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn
Publication date: 15 February 2016
Description
Faced with the choice between her harsh farming life and the seductive but distant world of books and learning, the spirited Chris Guthrie decides to remain in her rural community. But as the devastation of the First World War leaves her life-and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews
Moods
emotional 84%
sad 63%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 24%
inspiring 24%
funny 12%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Child death, Incest, Suicide
288 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846973574
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn
Publication date: 15 February 2016
Description
Faced with the choice between her harsh farming life and the seductive but distant world of books and learning, the spirited Chris Guthrie decides to remain in her rural community. But as the devastation of the First World War leaves her life-and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews
Moods
emotional 84%
sad 63%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 24%
inspiring 24%
funny 12%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Child death, Incest, Suicide