Ben Hur by Lew Wallace, Lew Wallace

878 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics historical religion adventurous medium-paced

Description

This book contains Lew Wallace's 1880 novel, "Ben Hur." It is the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a nobleman of Jewish descent who was accused of an assassination attempt and consequently enslaved by the Romans. Considered to be the most influential Chris...

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Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 36%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 27%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
dark 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.68

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