The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

The Bridge of San Luis Rey

Thornton Wilder

128 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

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An ancient bridge collapses over a gorge in Peru, hurling five people into the abyss. It seems a meaningless human tragedy. But one witness, a Franciscan monk, believes the deaths might not be as random as they appear. Convinced that the disaster ...

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Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 46%
sad 35%
challenging 31%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 16%
dark 14%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
tense 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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