Possession by A.S. Byatt

Possession

A.S. Byatt

606 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction literary romance challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once a literary detective novel and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars investigating the lives of two Victorian poets. Following a trail of letters, journa...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
reflective 67%
challenging 52%
emotional 42%
adventurous 21%
informative 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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