Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

Ben-Hur

Lew Wallace

502 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics historical religion adventurous medium-paced

Description

This famous Religious-Historical Romance with its mighty story, brilliant pageantry, thrilling action and deep religious reverence, hardly requires an outline, for every one is familiar with the "Star of Bethlehem and The Three Wise Men," the wond...

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Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 36%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 27%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
dark 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.68

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