Silas Marner by George Eliot

Silas Marner

George Eliot

134 pages first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, it is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religio...

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Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 62%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 24%
lighthearted 23%
sad 20%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
dark 6%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
tense 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.48

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