Fourth of July Creek by Smith Henderson

Fourth of July Creek

Smith Henderson

466 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In this shattering and iconic American novel, PEN prize-winning writer, Smith Henderson explores the complexities of freedom, community, grace, suspicion and anarchy, brilliantly depicting our nation's disquieting and violent contradictions.After ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
emotional 70%
tense 47%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
mysterious 29%
sad 29%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.86

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