Lilith by George MacDonald

298 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

I had just finished my studies at Oxford, and was taking a brief holiday from work before assuming definitely the management of the estate. My father died when I was yet a child; my mother followed him within a year; and I was nearly as much alone...

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Moods

mysterious 77%
reflective 61%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 23%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.6

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