The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Blithedale Romance

Nathaniel Hawthorne

190 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

Set in the utopian community of Blithedale, 'The Blithedale Romance' is one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's best and most psychologically probing works.

Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
dark 60%
challenging 33%
emotional 26%
mysterious 26%
sad 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
funny 13%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.23

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