The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman

The Midwife of Hope River

Hope River #1

Patricia Harman

382 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

A remarkable new voice in American fiction enchants readers with a moving and uplifting novel that celebrates the miracle of life. In The Midwife of Hope River, first-time novelist Patricia Harmon transports us to poverty stricken Appalachia durin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
hopeful 58%
informative 58%
inspiring 52%
reflective 41%
sad 29%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 17%
tense 17%
dark 5%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

3.84

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