The Country of the Pointed Firs by Douglas Alvord, Sarah Orne Jewett

The Country of the Pointed Firs

Douglas Alvord, Sarah Orne Jewett

224 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1896, The Country of the Pointed Firs was considered by Willa Cather to be one of the three novels most likely to achieve a permanent place in the canon of American literature: “I can think of no others that confront time and ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
relaxing 64%
lighthearted 42%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
funny 17%
inspiring 10%
sad 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.63

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