Flint: His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes
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"Flint: His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes" by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jonathan Flint, a man who grapples with his place in the world, navigating through his relationships, personal failures, and ambitions against a backdrop of leisure and self-discovery. The narrative sets a tone of introspection as Flint interacts with various characters at Nepaug Beach, revealing his multifaceted personality. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Miss Susan Standish's journal as she documents her experiences during a house party at Nepaug Beach on a foggy summer day. Through her observations, we meet an array of characters, including her nephew Ben and Winifred Anstice, whose entrance brings an air of excitement. The story hints at the underlying tensions among the guests due to the dreary weather, setting up Flint’s arrival at the inn while he contemplates the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The early chapters contrast Flint’s indifferent demeanor with the vibrant energy of those around him, foreshadowing the relationships and challenges he will encounter as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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