Arcadia by Lauren Groff

Arcadia

Lauren Groff

288 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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In the fields and forests of western New York State in the late 1960s, several dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding what becomes a famous commune centered on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House. Arcadia follows...

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 79%
sad 43%
hopeful 25%
dark 19%
challenging 18%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 11%
funny 8%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 47%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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