Adam Bede by George Eliot

Adam Bede

George Eliot with Margaret Reynolds (Contributor)

608 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Carpenter Adam Bede is in love with the beautiful Hetty Sorrel, but unknown to him, he has a rival, in the local squire’s son Arthur Donnithorne. Hetty is soon attracted by Arthur’s seductive charm and they begin to meet in secret. The relationshi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 801 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 60%
sad 50%
dark 26%
hopeful 21%
challenging 18%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.62

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