The Canterbury Tales: A Selection by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales: A Selection

Geoffrey Chaucer

342 pages first pub 1390 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging funny slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 13,566 reviews

Moods

funny 67%
adventurous 60%
challenging 56%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 28%
informative 15%
dark 12%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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