A review by happypilgrim
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

mainly this book just made me mad and frustrated.  1/2 star for being thought provoking (in a dark frustrating way)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Dementia, and Death of parent

Minor: Rape and Murder