Wieland and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist by Charles Brockden Brown

Wieland and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist

Charles Brockden Brown with Jay Fliegelman (Contributor)

416 pages • first pub 1798 (editions)

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 A terrifying account of the fallibility of the human mind and, by extension, of democracy itself, Wieland brilliantly reflects the psychological, social, and political concerns of the early American republic. In the fragmentary sequel,Memoirs, Br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 66%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
reflective 26%
sad 20%
emotional 13%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.18

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