The Cider House Rules by John Irving

The Cider House Rules

John Irving

973 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in thei...

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Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
sad 37%
dark 32%
challenging 25%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 22%
funny 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 36%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.04

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