The Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss
The Jump-Off Creek

Molly Gloss

The Jump-Off Creek

Molly Gloss

192 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Description

The profoundly human story of one woman's struggle to homestead in the unforgiving Blue Mountains of the 1890s. Vivid in its descriptions friendship and loss, of daily struggle and attainment, this book offers its readers an unforgettable portrait...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.86

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