White Oleander by Janet Fitch

White Oleander

Janet Fitch

446 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes--each its o...

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Moods

emotional 85%
dark 79%
sad 74%
reflective 58%
challenging 37%
tense 29%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 24%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

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