The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

The Stepford Wives

Ira Levin

123 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The internationally bestselling novel by the author of A Kiss Before Dying, The Boys from Brazil, and Rosemary's BabyWith an Introduction by Peter StraubFor Joanna, her husband, Walter, and their children, the move to beautiful Stepford seems almo...

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Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 77%
tense 67%
reflective 16%
funny 13%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 34% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28%

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3.87

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