304 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316163484
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 26 September 2009
Description
Set in 1920s Montana, this compelling domestic drama tells the story of two brothers -- and of the woman and young boy, mother and son, whose arrival on the brothers' ranch shatters an already tenuous peace. From the novel's startling first paragr...
Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
reflective 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 31%
mysterious 28%
sad 25%
adventurous 6%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 37% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, HomophobiaModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, ColonisationMinor
Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, Death
304 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316163484
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 26 September 2009
Description
Set in 1920s Montana, this compelling domestic drama tells the story of two brothers -- and of the woman and young boy, mother and son, whose arrival on the brothers' ranch shatters an already tenuous peace. From the novel's startling first paragr...
Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
reflective 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 31%
mysterious 28%
sad 25%
adventurous 6%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 37% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, HomophobiaModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, ColonisationMinor
Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, Death