Shane by Jack Schaefer

160 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

A stranger rode out of the heart of the great glowing West, into the small Wyoming valley in the summer of 1889.It was Shane, who appeared on the horizon and became a friend and guardian to the Starrett family at a time when homesteaders and cattl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 602 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
tense 45%
emotional 40%
mysterious 35%
reflective 30%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 22%
sad 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 34%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.63

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