The Hillside by Jane Smiley

The Hillside

Warmer Collection #7

Jane Smiley

40 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

After bringing Earth to ruin, the age of humans is over. It is a blessing for some in this tender and tragic cautionary fable from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of A Thousand Acres.Now the Congress of Animals is in control, unforgiving, and de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
sad 43%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
tense 25%
emotional 18%
adventurous 12%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 27%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 21% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.03

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