The Sot-Weed Factor by John Barth

The Sot-Weed Factor

John Barth

756 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
funny 76%
challenging 61%
lighthearted 46%
informative 38%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.07

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