The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin

The Orchardist

Amanda Coplin

426 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in the untamed American West, a highly original and haunting debut novel about a makeshift family whose dramatic lives are shaped by violence, love, and an indelible connection to the land.You belong to the earth, and the earth is hard.At the ...

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Moods

reflective 74%
sad 74%
emotional 68%
dark 27%
challenging 19%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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