Penhally by Caroline Gordon

Penhally

Caroline Gordon

282 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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This narrative of a landed Kentucky family, traced over four generations, shows the decline of its patriarchal order, overwhelmed in the twentieth century by an irresponsible individualism. OThe best American novel I know.O_Ford Madox Ford. Southe...

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Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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3.75

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