309 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807120316
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Publication date: 12 February 1964
Description
It is the story of William Howland and Margaret Carmichael and their love for each other, told by William's granddaughter, Abigail. Seven generations of Howland family lore are handed down to Abigail by her grandfather, whose own story, however, h...
Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 53%
dark 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
informative 20%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Hate crime, Racial slurs
309 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807120316
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Publication date: 12 February 1964
Description
It is the story of William Howland and Margaret Carmichael and their love for each other, told by William's granddaughter, Abigail. Seven generations of Howland family lore are handed down to Abigail by her grandfather, whose own story, however, h...
Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 53%
dark 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
informative 20%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Hate crime, Racial slurs