Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeanette Walls

Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel

Jeanette Walls

272 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction biography historical history memoir adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Jeannette Walls's The Glass Castle was "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly). Now she brings us the story of her grandmother -- told in a voice so authentic and compelling that the book is destined to become an instant classic. "Th...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 8,833 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

inspiring: 53%

reflective: 47%

emotional: 34%

funny: 33%

hopeful: 23%

informative: 20%

lighthearted: 13%

challenging: 9%

sad: 8%

dark: 5%

relaxing: 4%

tense: 3%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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