Arcadia by Lauren Groff

Arcadia

Lauren Groff

291 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the fields and forests of western New York State in the late 1960s, several dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding what becomes a famous commune centered on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House. Arcadia follows...

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Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 80%
sad 45%
hopeful 29%
dark 23%
challenging 18%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
mysterious 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 46%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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