Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

Ben-Hur

Lew Wallace

502 pages • first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics historical religion adventurous medium-paced
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Ben-Hur is ideal for readers who enjoy historical adventures interwoven with themes of faith and redemption set against grand, dramatic backdrops.

Description

This famous Religious-Historical Romance with its mighty story, brilliant pageantry, thrilling action and deep religious reverence, hardly requires an outline, for every one is familiar with the "Star of Bethlehem and The Three Wise Men," the wond...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 1,261 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

emotional: 43%

reflective: 36%

inspiring: 31%

challenging: 24%

hopeful: 24%

tense: 19%

sad: 14%

informative: 12%

dark: 9%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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