The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields

The Stone Diaries

Carol Shields

384 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

The Stone Diaries is one ordinary woman's story of her journey through life. Born in 1905, Daisy Stone Goodwill drifts through the roles of child, wife, widow, and mother, and finally into her old age. Bewildered by her inability to understand her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,102 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 70%
hopeful 29%
sad 29%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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