Arcadia by Lauren Groff

Arcadia

Lauren Groff

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

291 pages | first published 2012

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In the fields and forests of western New York State in the late 1960s, several dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding what becomes a famous commune centered on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House. Arcadia follows...
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Summary of 1412 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 81%
sad 47%
hopeful 27%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
funny 13%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 49%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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