Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by John Swansburg, Lew Wallace

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

John Swansburg, Lew Wallace

464 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics historical religion adventurous medium-paced
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A deluxe Harper Perennial Legacy Edition, with an introduction from John Swansburg, Deputy Editor at SlateOne of the best-selling books of all time, Lew Wallace's enduring epic is a tale of revenge, betrayal, honor, compassion and the power of for...

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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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