The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Irving Stone

fiction art classics historical informative slow-paced

776 pages | first published 1958

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel of Michelangelo--the #1 New York Times bestseller in which both the artist and the man are brought to vivid, captivating life.  His time--the turbulent Renaissance, the years of poisoning princes, warring ...
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Moods

informative 91%
inspiring 56%
reflective 39%
emotional 34%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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