A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline

A Piece of the World

Christina Baker Kline

400 pages • first pub 2017 (view editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven narratives that explore resilience and the quiet complexities of ordinary lives intertwined with historical and artistic legacies.

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash bestseller Orphan Train, a stunning and atmospheric novel of friendship, passion, and art, inspired by Andrew Wyeth's mysterious and iconic painting Christina's World. Later he told me th...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 3,366 reviews

Moods

emotional: 76%

reflective: 69%

sad: 58%

informative: 27%

inspiring: 22%

challenging: 21%

hopeful: 14%

dark: 13%

relaxing: 10%

adventurous: 7%

lighthearted: 3%

funny: 2%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
49% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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