Country Place by Ann Petry
Country Place

Ann Petry

Country Place

Ann Petry

266 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Originally published in 1947, Ann Petry’s classic Country Place depicts a predominantly white community disillusioned by the indignities and corruption of small-town life.Johnnie Roane returns from four years of military service in World War II to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.15

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