The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Minister's Black Veil

Nathaniel Hawthorne

37 pages first pub 1836 (editions)

fiction classics historical horror short stories reflective slow-paced
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The sexton stood in the porch of Milford meeting-house, pulling busily at the bell-rope. The old people of the village came stooping along the street. Children, with bright faces, tripped merrily beside their parents, or mimicked a graver gait, in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 71%
reflective 47%
challenging 23%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 38%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 30% | Character: 23% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.49

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