Caleb Williams by William Godwin

Caleb Williams

William Godwin

576 pages first pub 1794 (editions)

fiction classics literary mystery challenging dark tense slow-paced

Description

William Godwin was one of the most popular novelists of the Romantic era; P.B. Shelley praised him, Byron drew heavily on his narrative style, and Mary Shelley, Godwin's daughter, dedicated Frankenstein to him.Caleb Williams is the riveting accoun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 367 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
challenging 68%
tense 57%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 42%
reflective 36%
sad 26%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 33% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.06

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