180 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860683759
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The people of Mount Salus, Mississippi always felt good about Judge McKelva. He was a quiet, solid reassuring figure, just as a judge should be. Then, ten years after his first wife's death, he marries the frivolous young Wanda Fay. No-one can und...
Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 46%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%Average rating
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Death of parent, Death, Grief
180 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860683759
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The people of Mount Salus, Mississippi always felt good about Judge McKelva. He was a quiet, solid reassuring figure, just as a judge should be. Then, ten years after his first wife's death, he marries the frivolous young Wanda Fay. No-one can und...
Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 46%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, Grief