The Bridges Of Madison County by Robert James Waller

The Bridges Of Madison County

Robert James Waller

192 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Bittersweet saga of the ultimately unfulfilled love affair between Robert Kincaid and Francesca Johnson, a farmer's wife. To be made into a movie, and Robert Redford is tipped to star as Kincaid.

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Moods

emotional 86%
sad 63%
reflective 52%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 36%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.29

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