Adam Bede by George Eliot

Adam Bede

George Eliot

507 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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This is a title in an inexpensive range of classics in the Penguin Popular Classics series. The story takes place at the close of the 18th century. Hetty Sorrel, the niece of farmer Martin Poyser is loved by Adam Bede, the village carpenter, but i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,176 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 70%
sad 54%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 22%
tense 15%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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