Ross Poldark by Winston Graham

464 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Ross Poldark is the first novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner. Tired from a grim war in America, Ross Poldark returns to his land and his family. But the joyful ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,661 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
adventurous 50%
reflective 29%
relaxing 28%
lighthearted 27%
funny 19%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 12%
informative 8%
tense 8%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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