The Virginian by Owen Wister

The Virginian

Owen Wister

304 pages first pub 1902 (view editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Considered the greatest western of all time-- "When you call me that, smile " finds its origins in the book--this classic tells the story of the Wyoming ranch foreman known only as the Virginian, his courtship of school teacher Molly Wood, and his...

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Community Reviews

3.49
based on 162 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

reflective: 50%

emotional: 25%

funny: 25%

inspiring: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 12%

relaxing: 12%

tense: 12%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
12% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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