A Map of the World by Jane Hamilton

A Map of the World

Jane Hamilton

17 hours, 16 minutes first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Goodwins, Howard, Alice, and their little girls, Emma and Claire, live on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Although suspiciously regarded by their neighbors as that hippie couple because of their well-educated, urban background, Howard and Alice bel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,223 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 71%
dark 64%
sad 64%
challenging 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.45

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