The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The House of the Seven Gables

Nathaniel Hawthorne

326 pages • first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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FThis enduring novel of crime and retribution vividly reflects the social and moral values of New England in the 1840s. Nathaniel Hawthorne's gripping psychological drama concerns the Pyncheon family, a dynasty founded on pious theft, who live for...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 61%
reflective 35%
challenging 27%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
sad 14%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 14%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.16

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