The Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss

The Jump-Off Creek

Molly Gloss

208 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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A reading group favorite, The Jump-Off Creek is the unforgettable story of homesteader Lydia Sanderson and her struggles to settle in the mountains of Oregon in the 1890s. The Jump-Off Creek gives readers an intimate look at the hardships of front...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
adventurous 61%
sad 38%
dark 30%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

3.8

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