Ross Poldark by Winston Graham

400 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787As Seen on Masterpiece™  on PBS®: Book 1 of the beloved Poldark seriesIn the first novel in Winston Graham's hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
adventurous 51%
reflective 28%
relaxing 28%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 19%
funny 18%
inspiring 12%
informative 9%
tense 9%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 44%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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