The Old English Baron by Clara Reeve

The Old English Baron

Clara Reeve

144 pages first pub 1777 (editions)

fiction classics dark slow-paced

Description

When Sir Philip Harclay returns to England after a long absence, he finds that his childhood friend, Arthur, Lord Lovel, is no longer alive, and that the castle and estates of the Lovel family have twice changed hands. But a mysteriously abandoned...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

2.77

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