The Plains by Gerald Murnane

The Plains

Gerald Murnane

192 pages first pub 1982 (view editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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On their vast estates, the landowning families of the plains have preserved a rich and distinctive culture. Obsessed with their own habitat and history, they hire artisans, writers and historians to record in minute detail every aspect of their li...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 301 reviews

Moods

reflective: 95%

challenging: 64%

mysterious: 52%

inspiring: 14%

funny: 11%

relaxing: 9%

adventurous: 7%

dark: 2%

emotional: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
22% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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