His Family
His Family
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1910s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
His Family by Ernest Poole follows Roger Gale, a widowed New Yorker, as he navigates evolving societal challenges and complex dynamics with his three daughters. Through poignant reflections and family interactions, the narrative explores themes of adaptation, generational differences, and social change, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century urban life.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Emotional
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
His Family by Ernest Poole is praised for its insightful exploration of early 20th-century family dynamics and social change. Poole's vivid characterizations and detailed depiction of New York City offer authenticity. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative dated in parts. Overall, it's a compelling study of personal and societal transformation.
Who Should Read His Family?
A reader who appreciates His Family by Ernest Poole is likely drawn to early 20th-century American literature exploring family dynamics and societal change. Fans of Sinclair Lewis' Main Street or Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence may find resonance in its themes of change and tradition.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1910s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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