157 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199229970
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2009
Description
Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the "happy valley" in order to make their "choice of life." By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their t...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
challenging 36%
informative 18%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Average rating
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157 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199229970
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2009
Description
Rasselas and his companions escape the pleasures of the "happy valley" in order to make their "choice of life." By witnessing the misfortunes and miseries of others they come to understand the nature of happiness, and value it more highly. Their t...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
challenging 36%
informative 18%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.