Waverley by Walter Scott

Waverley

Waverley Novels #1

Walter Scott with Kathryn Sutherland (Contributor)

528 pages first pub 1814 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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"The most romantic parts of this narrative are precisely those which have a foundation in fact."Edward Waverley, a young English soldier in the Hanoverian army, is sent to Scotland where he finds himself caught up in events that quickly transform ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
challenging 53%
informative 40%
funny 26%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.04

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