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231 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
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Language: English
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Coming of age in pre-World War II California and Colorado brings tragedy to Molly and Ralph Fawcett in Jean Stafford's classic semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1947. Torn between their mother's world of genteel respectability and th...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
funny 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Racial slurs231 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Coming of age in pre-World War II California and Colorado brings tragedy to Molly and Ralph Fawcett in Jean Stafford's classic semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1947. Torn between their mother's world of genteel respectability and th...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
funny 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs