Possession by A.S. Byatt

Possession

A.S. Byatt

606 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction literary romance challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once a literary detective novel and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars investigating the lives of two Victorian poets. Following a trail of letters, journa...

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Moods

mysterious 72%
reflective 67%
challenging 51%
emotional 44%
adventurous 22%
sad 14%
informative 13%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
dark 8%
hopeful 7%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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