Review:
The Yearling By Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
overall review score: 4.5
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The Yearling is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, published in 1938. It tells the story of Jody Baxter, a young boy growing up in rural Florida and his relationship with a deer he adopts as a pet.
Key Features
- Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
- Set in rural Florida
- Focuses on themes of nature, family, and growing up
Pros
- Beautifully written descriptions of nature
- Emotionally powerful story
- Captures the essence of childhood innocence
Cons
- Some may find the pacing slow at times
- Contains themes of loss and hardship