River of Earth by James Still

River of Earth

James Still

256 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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First published in 1940, James Still's masterful novel has become a classic. It is the story, seen through the eyes of a boy, of three years in the life of his family and their kin. He sees his parents pulled between the meager farm with its sense...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.03

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