The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The House of the Seven Gables

Nathaniel Hawthorne

326 pages • first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

FThis enduring novel of crime and retribution vividly reflects the social and moral values of New England in the 1840s. Nathaniel Hawthorne's gripping psychological drama concerns the Pyncheon family, a dynasty founded on pious theft, who live for...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 61%
reflective 37%
challenging 27%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
sad 14%
funny 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 12%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.16

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