Lilith by George MacDonald

Lilith

George MacDonald with Gervasio Gallardo (Illustrator)

274 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

"Lilith is equal if not superior to the best of Poe," wrote W.H Auden in his introduction to the 1954 reprint of George MacDonald's Lilith, first published in 1895.It is the story of Mr. Vane, an orphan and heir to a large house--a house in which ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 57%
adventurous 52%
challenging 47%
dark 26%
emotional 26%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 27%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.6

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