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Now in November

Josephine Winslow Johnson
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Now in November

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Josephine Winslow Johnson

Now in November

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Rural America • 1930s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,251 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Josephine Winslow Johnson's Now in November is lauded for its evocative prose and poignant depiction of the Great Depression's impact on a farming family. Readers appreciate its lyrical style and depth of character. However, some find its pace slow and the narrative bleak. Overall, it’s a powerful exploration of hardship and resilience during turbulent times.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Now in November?

Readers who appreciate Now in November by Josephine Winslow Johnson will likely enjoy introspective, character-driven narratives exploring rural life and human resilience. Fans of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath or Willa Cather’s My Ántonia may find this novel compelling due to its reflective and pastoral themes.

3.9

2,251 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Rural America • 1930s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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