One of Ours
by Willa Cather
Taste attributes: dramawarhistoricalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalcoming of ageinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeHeavy and realistic: an emotional novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
Claude Wheeler opened his eyes before the sun was up and vigorously shook his younger brother, who lay in the other half of the same bed. "Ralph, Ralph, get awake! Come down and help me wash the car." "What for?" "Why, aren't we going to the circus today?" "Car's all right.
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- Author
- Willa Cather
- Published
- 1922
- Pages
- 366
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- Open Library
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