Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

Ben-Hur

Lew Wallace

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics historical religion adventurous medium-paced

Description

Ben-Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic, and action stories a...

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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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