The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Blithedale Romance

Nathaniel Hawthorne

140 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a absorbing and introspective read that will captivate readers who appreciate philosophical explorations of utopian ideals, the complexities of human nature, and the tensions between individualism and community, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and literary classics that challenge and inspire.

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Blithedale Romance is a book with which any Hawthorne fan should be familiar: it is also a necessity to anyone who is studying the Romantic Tradition. This text is an elegant commentary on the ideals that the Romantics held dear, such as the authe...

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Community Reviews

3.23
based on 727 reviews

Moods

reflective: 60%

dark: 56%

mysterious: 36%

tense: 36%

emotional: 32%

sad: 32%

challenging: 28%

adventurous: 16%

funny: 12%

informative: 4%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
24% of readers chose medium
68% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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