The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle

Jeannette Walls

320 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

nonfiction memoir emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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A tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that, despite its profound flaws, gave the author the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn noncon...

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Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 63%
sad 56%
dark 36%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
hopeful 23%
tense 21%
funny 13%
informative 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

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