The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The House of the Seven Gables

Nathaniel Hawthorne

328 pages • first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The sins of one generation are visited upon another in a haunted New England mansion until the arrival of a young woman from the country breathes new air into mouldering lives and rooms. Written shortly after The Scarlet Letter, The House of the S...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 61%
reflective 37%
challenging 27%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
sad 14%
funny 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 12%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.16

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