Dalva by Jim Harrison

336 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective sad slow-paced

Description

From her home on the California coast, Dalva hears the broad silence of the Nebraska prairie where she was born and longs for the son she gave up for adoption years before. Beautiful, fearless, tormented, at forty-five she has lived a life of love...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 66%
sad 55%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
dark 22%
funny 22%
relaxing 22%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.89

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