The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Blithedale Romance

Nathaniel Hawthorne

284 pages first pub 1851 (view editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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The Blithedale Romance is ideal for readers drawn to introspective explorations of idealism's collapse, who appreciate nuanced critiques of utopian ambition wrapped in dark, reflective prose.

Description

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1894 Edition.

Community Reviews

3.22
based on 760 reviews

Moods

dark: 59%

reflective: 59%

emotional: 33%

mysterious: 33%

tense: 33%

sad: 29%

challenging: 25%

adventurous: 14%

funny: 11%

informative: 3%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
22% of readers chose medium
70% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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