Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter

166 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in the Limberlost Swamp area of Indiana, "Freckles" is American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter's 1904 novel about the titular character, a one-handed adult orphan who takes a job guarding timber in the swamp. Freckles has lived all...

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Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 60%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
relaxing 40%
tense 40%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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