Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Harriet Beecher Stowe with Amanda Claybaugh

496 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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The book that some say helped start a war--now available in a new package!The story of a slave struggling to maintain his dignity during the pre-Civil War era, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published in 1852 to tremendous success. Since then, the book has...

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Moods

sad 66%
emotional 65%
dark 54%
challenging 50%
reflective 49%
informative 27%
tense 26%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 11%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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