Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

Cranford

Elizabeth Gaskell with Maria Faidella (Translator)

290 pages first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics historical lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 2,105 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 66%
relaxing 46%
emotional 33%
hopeful 30%
reflective 25%
sad 9%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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