La Regenta by John Rutherford, Leopoldo Alas

736 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Married to the retired magistrate of Vetusta, Ana Ozores cares deeply for her much older husband but feels stifled by the monotony of her life in the shabby and conservative provincial town. And when she embarks on a quest for fulfillment through ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
sad 71%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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