Arcadia by Tom Stoppard

Arcadia

Tom Stoppard

97 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

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Arcadia takes us back and forth between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, ranging over the nature of truth and time, the difference between the Classical and the Romantic temperament, and the disruptive influence of sex on our orbits in life...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,417 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
funny 59%
challenging 44%
informative 23%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 6%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 42%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.17

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