Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore

Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor

R.D. Blackmore

272 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy literary slow-paced

Description

First published in 1869, Lorna Doone is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of seventeenth-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

3.57

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