Sometimes a Great Notion
by Ken Kesey
Taste attributes: dramahistoricalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticglossyemotive & stirringdeep rivalryunderdog triumphssocial commentary
Boxlist takeExpect an emotional, inventive novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
Sometimes a Great notion is a book about about the Stamper family. A tough crew who keeps getting pushed west by the youngest Stamper's whim after looking out the window. Finally they can not go any further west than a raging river on Oregon coast.
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- Author
- Ken Kesey
- Published
- 1964
- Pages
- 628
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- Open Library
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