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| Plot Summary of The Edge of Town |
"Julie Jones is a nineteen-year-old woman taking care of her father and five younger siblings four years after their mother died. She has a difficult life trying to raise a family by herself, and it is made even more difficult with the arrival of a young flapper named Birdie who is doing her best to seduce Jethro, Julie's father, and is succeeding in her efforts. When Evan Johnson returns from his service in World War I and goes home to live with his father on their farm next to the Jones', he and Julie quickly fall in love. But a series of mysterious events threaten their hopes of a future life together, and Julie is afraid to share her horrible secret with Evan. This is another wonderful book by Dorothy Garlock that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through!"
Kristi Kirkley, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of The Edge of Town |
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 1900-1920's
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
Who:
- poppa
If one lover chases another...
- they alternate
Family focus?
Yes
Family, loving
Yes
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- farmer
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- blissful
- mature
- sensitive
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- a teen
Profession/status:
- homemaker
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- blissful
- mature
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
What % of story is romance related?
- 60%
Focus of story
- many multiple characters
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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