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620 pages • first pub 1880 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781934648209
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Norilana Books
Publication date: 18 October 2007
Description
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880) by Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and beloved 19th century American novels. This faithful New Testament tale combines the events of the life of Jesus with grand historical spectacle in the exciting stor...
Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews
Moods
reflective 41%
emotional 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
dark 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Xenophobia620 pages • first pub 1880 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781934648209
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Norilana Books
Publication date: 18 October 2007
Description
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880) by Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and beloved 19th century American novels. This faithful New Testament tale combines the events of the life of Jesus with grand historical spectacle in the exciting stor...
Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews
Moods
reflective 41%
emotional 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
dark 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Xenophobia