541 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199203475
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
George Eliot's first full-length novel, Adam Bede paints a powerful portrait of rural life, seduction, faith, and redemption. First published in 1859, this innovative novel carried its readers back sixty years to a time of impending change for Eng...
Community Reviews Summary of 799 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 50%
dark 26%
hopeful 21%
challenging 18%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy
541 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199203475
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
George Eliot's first full-length novel, Adam Bede paints a powerful portrait of rural life, seduction, faith, and redemption. First published in 1859, this innovative novel carried its readers back sixty years to a time of impending change for Eng...
Community Reviews Summary of 799 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 50%
dark 26%
hopeful 21%
challenging 18%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy