Ben Hur by Lew Wallace, Lew Wallace

878 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

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This book contains Lew Wallace's 1880 novel, "Ben Hur." It is the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a nobleman of Jewish descent who was accused of an assassination attempt and consequently enslaved by the Romans. Considered to be the most influential Chris...

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Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 41%
emotional 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
dark 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.68

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