The Virginian by Owen Wister

The Virginian

Owen Wister

348 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

In this quintessential western novel, the foreman of a large cattle ranch on the Wyoming frontier lives by the honor code of the West, even though it means lynching a friend and possibly losing the woman he loves. Published in 1902, the book becam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.24

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