Possession by A.S. Byatt

Possession

A.S. Byatt

511 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction literary romance challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Together with Roland Michell, a fellow academic and accidental sleuth, Maud discovers a love affair between the two Victorian writers the pair has dedicated their lives to studying: Randolph Ash, a literary great long assumed to be a devoted and f...

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Moods

mysterious 71%
reflective 68%
challenging 52%
emotional 41%
adventurous 21%
informative 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 29% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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