The Ponder Heart by Eudora Welty

The Ponder Heart

Eudora Welty

156 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced
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Uncle Daniel Ponder, whose fortune is exceeded only by his desire to give it away, is a source of vexation for his niece, Edna Earle. Uncle Daniel’s trial for the alleged murder of his seventeen-year-old bride is a comic masterpiece. Awarded the W...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

funny 62%
lighthearted 62%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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