The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

The Bridge of San Luis Rey

Thornton Wilder

88 pages first pub 1927 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical challenging reflective sad slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 46%
sad 31%
challenging 30%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 15%
dark 14%
mysterious 9%
funny 6%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 37%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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