294 pages • first pub 1798 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538775
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
One of the earliest major American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennsylvania in the 1760s. Based on an actual case of a New York farmer who murdered his family, the novel employs Gothic devices a...
Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
mysterious 57%
challenging 35%
reflective 28%
sad 21%
emotional 14%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, DeathModerate
Sexual assault294 pages • first pub 1798 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538775
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
One of the earliest major American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennsylvania in the 1760s. Based on an actual case of a New York farmer who murdered his family, the novel employs Gothic devices a...
Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
mysterious 57%
challenging 35%
reflective 28%
sad 21%
emotional 14%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, DeathModerate
Sexual assault