Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

140 pages first pub 1853 (editions)

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The novel Cranford grew out of a short story (now the first two chapters) and it reads like a series of episodes in the fictional town of Cranford. The central characters are Mary Smith and her friends, the spinster sisters Miss Matty and Miss Deb...

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Moods

lighthearted 85%
funny 65%
relaxing 46%
emotional 33%
hopeful 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.64

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