The Good Soldier by Kenneth Womack, William Baker, Ford Madox Ford

368 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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"A Tale of Passion," as its subtitle declares, The Good Soldier relates the complex social and sexual relationships between two couples, one English, one American, and the growing awareness by the American narrator John Dowell of the intrigues and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 50%
challenging 43%
sad 37%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 18%
adventurous 6%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 35% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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