Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell

Mary Barton

Elizabeth Gaskell

372 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This is a tale of Dives and Lazarus, of the comfortable pinnacle and the miserable base of the Victorian social pyramid. It is told, however, without simplification and without hatred.

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Moods

emotional 72%
sad 59%
reflective 56%
dark 44%
tense 36%
challenging 28%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 18%
informative 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 24% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.55

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