Waverley by Walter Scott

491 pages first pub 1814 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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Waverley is set during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in the person of Charles Edward Stuart (or 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'). It relates the story of a young dreamer and English soldier, Edward Waverley, wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
challenging 53%
informative 40%
funny 26%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.04

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