A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

A Thousand Acres

Jane Smiley

371 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective sad slow-paced

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Moods

dark 67%
emotional 65%
reflective 59%
sad 57%
challenging 43%
tense 38%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 37% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.67

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