The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Beautiful and Damned

F. Scott Fitzgerald

292 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Beautiful and Damned tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1910s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune, and his courtship and relationship with his wife Gloria Gilbert. It describes his brief service in the Army during World War I...

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Moods

reflective 67%
emotional 45%
dark 39%
sad 37%
challenging 30%
tense 24%
funny 9%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.56

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