Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

6 hours, 29 minutes first pub 1853 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Description

This charming piece of social observation throws a gentle spotlight on life in a small village in northern England of the 1850s. The middle-aged ladies, existing in rather impoverished circumstances, nevertheless maintain the rules of politeness w...

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Moods

lighthearted 86%
funny 66%
relaxing 45%
emotional 31%
hopeful 28%
reflective 26%
sad 9%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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