The Good Solider by Ford Madox Ford

The Good Solider

Ford Madox Ford

139 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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An early example of literary impressionism, The Good Soldier is the story of Edward Ashburnham, his wife, and his American friends. It is told in a series of flashbacks, out of order, and with gaps.

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Moods

reflective 69%
dark 42%
emotional 42%
sad 39%
challenging 38%
mysterious 33%
tense 17%
funny 8%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.47

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