Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell

432 pages first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics literary

Description

Ruth Hilton is an orphaned young seamstress who catches the eye of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
emotional 58%
reflective 58%
hopeful 25%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
challenging 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.66

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