The Tall Woman
The Tall Woman
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1962
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Southern LiteratureNorth Carolina • 1860s
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World History1962
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Tall Woman by Wilma Dykeman explores the life of a resilient woman navigating challenges in post-Civil War Appalachia. Through her relationships and community involvement, the narrative highlights themes of strength, family, and social justice. The story emphasizes personal growth amid societal change, offering a portrait of a woman striving for progress in her environment.
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Tall Woman by Wilma Dykeman is praised for its rich historical setting and vivid character development, illustrating life in post-Civil War Appalachia. Positive reviews commend the protagonist's resilience and depth. Criticisms focus on its slow pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, the novel's strong sense of place and character makes it a compelling read.
Who Should Read The Tall Woman?
A reader who enjoys The Tall Woman by Wilma Dykeman would likely appreciate historical fiction with strong female protagonists. Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or The Help by Kathryn Stockett, who enjoy themes of resilience and social change in Southern settings, would likely find it compelling.
1,068 ratings
Loved it
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315
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Southern LiteratureNorth Carolina • 1860s
•
World History1962
Adult
18+ years
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