Adam Bede by George Eliot

Adam Bede

George Eliot with Margaret Reynolds (Contributor)

608 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

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Carpenter Adam Bede is in love with the beautiful Hetty Sorrel, but unknown to him, he has a rival, in the local squire’s son Arthur Donnithorne. Hetty is soon attracted by Arthur’s seductive charm and they begin to meet in secret. The relationshi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,175 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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