If I'm being completely honest, I didn't really like Jim very much — he didn't seem to have much going on besides interacting with other, more interesting characters. And if the narrator isn't great, for me it's really hard to get into the story. Ántonia is cool, of course, but also kind of a mix of stereotypes and clichés. The setting/era might be the most interesting thing about this book, which is disappointing since I prefer character- and plot-driven stories.