fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

338 pages | first published 1986

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Now, from the award-winning author of Love Medicine,  comes a vibrant tale of abandonment and sexual obsession, jealousy and unstinting love. On a spring morning in 1932, young Karl and Mary Adare arrive by boxcar in Argus, North Dakota. Orphaned ...
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Summary of 363 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
reflective 63%
dark 36%
funny 36%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.72

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