47 pages 1 hour read

Wallace Stegner

Angle of Repose

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971

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Wallace Stegner's Angle of Repose masterfully intertwines history and fiction, offering a poignant narrative with rich character development, especially of the protagonist. Critics praise its exploration of personal and cultural identity. However, some find its pacing slow. An evocative tale, it resonates deeply despite its occasional verbosity.

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Who Should Read Angle of Repose?

A reader who would enjoy Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner likely appreciates deeply character-driven historical novels. Comparable to fans of Willa Cather's My Ántonia or John Steinbeck's East of Eden, these readers relish intricate narratives exploring personal and cultural histories in the American West.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Western
Classic Fiction
Themes
Life/Time: The Past
Topics
History: World