The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, Esther Suxey

The Well of Loneliness

Radclyffe Hall, Esther Suxey

512 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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New to Penguin Modern Classics, the seminal work of gay literature that sparked an infamous legal trial for obscenity and went on to become a bestseller.The Well of Loneliness tells the story of tomboyish Stephen, who hunts, wears trousers and cut...

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Moods

sad 83%
emotional 78%
reflective 67%
challenging 35%
dark 34%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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