Rappaccini's Daughter by Simon Schama, Nathaniel Hawthorne

Rappaccini's Daughter

Simon Schama, Nathaniel Hawthorne

90 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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Part fairy tale, part Gothic horror story, Rappaccini’s Daughter is an inspired tale of creation and control. It is published here with two additional short stories by Hawthorne: Young Goodman Brown and A Select Party. With a Foreword by Simon Sch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 711 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 61%
challenging 38%
emotional 31%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
tense 15%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.74

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