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541 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199203475
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
George Eliot's first full-length novel, Adam Bede paints a powerful portrait of rural life, seduction, faith, and redemption. First published in 1859, this innovative novel carried its readers back sixty years to a time of impending change for Eng...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,158 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 53%
dark 25%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
tense 13%
funny 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Average rating
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Graphic
Child death, Pregnancy, Child abuseModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death541 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199203475
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
George Eliot's first full-length novel, Adam Bede paints a powerful portrait of rural life, seduction, faith, and redemption. First published in 1859, this innovative novel carried its readers back sixty years to a time of impending change for Eng...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,158 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 53%
dark 25%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
tense 13%
funny 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Pregnancy, Child abuseModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death