Waverley by Walter Scott

491 pages first pub 1814 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Waverley is set during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in the person of Charles Edward Stuart (or 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'). It relates the story of a young dreamer and English soldier, Edward Waverley, wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
informative 50%
challenging 41%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
sad 16%
tense 16%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.01

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