The Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss

The Jump-Off Creek

Molly Gloss

208 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A reading group favorite, The Jump-Off Creek is the unforgettable story of homesteader Lydia Sanderson and her struggles to settle in the mountains of Oregon in the 1890s. The Jump-Off Creek gives readers an intimate look at the hardships of front...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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