512 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780310241638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Publication date: 01 April 2001
Description
In 1912, and against the wishes of her parents, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston leaves her life of privilege and ease to become a missionary teacher in an impoverished and isolated valley in the Smoky Mountains. The job turns out to be more d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,366 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 68%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 57%
informative 42%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty
512 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780310241638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Publication date: 01 April 2001
Description
In 1912, and against the wishes of her parents, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston leaves her life of privilege and ease to become a missionary teacher in an impoverished and isolated valley in the Smoky Mountains. The job turns out to be more d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,366 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 68%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 57%
informative 42%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty