The Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss

The Jump-Off Creek

Molly Gloss

208 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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A reading group favorite, The Jump-Off Creek is the unforgettable story of homesteader Lydia Sanderson and her struggles to settle in the mountains of Oregon in the 1890s. The Jump-Off Creek gives readers an intimate look at the hardships of front...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
reflective 60%
dark 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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