Some Luck by Jane Smiley

395 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

On their farm in Denby, Iowa, Rosanna and Walter Langdon abide by time-honored values that they pass on to their five wildly different yet equally remarkable children: Frank, the brilliant, stubborn first-born; Joe, whose love of animals makes him...

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Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 80%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 19%
relaxing 19%
informative 14%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.62

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