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The Virgin of Small Plains

Nancy Pickard
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The Virgin of Small Plains

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Nancy Pickard

The Virgin of Small Plains

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

335

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Small Plains, Kansas • 1980s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard follows individuals in a Kansas town unraveling the mystery of an unsolved murder from seventeen years ago. The discovery of a young woman's body triggers long-buried secrets and unexpected revelations, as community members confront their past connections and hidden truths while seeking closure and justice.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

7,716 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In The Virgin of Small Plains, Nancy Pickard crafts a compelling mystery set in Kansas, praised for its vivid setting and intricate plot. Readers appreciate the strong characterization and emotional depth. Some critique the pacing as uneven, but overall, the novel is lauded for its suspense and ability to weave past and present seamlessly, keeping readers engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Virgin of Small Plains?

Readers who enjoy The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard are likely drawn to atmospheric mysteries set in small-town America, akin to works like To Kill a Mockingbird and Mystic River. They appreciate complex characters, suspenseful storylines, and themes of secrets and redemption.

4.0

7,716 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

335

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Small Plains, Kansas • 1980s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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