The Adventures of Caleb Williams Things as They Are by William Godwin

The Adventures of Caleb Williams Things as They Are

William Godwin

136 pages • first pub 1794 (editions)

fiction classics literary mystery challenging dark tense slow-paced

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In ''Caleb Williams'' Godwin represents the social injustice in collaboration with political favouritism in the contemporary society. He attempts to depict the supremacy and atrocities of the elite. It is a striking portrayal of the unbridled powe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 362 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
challenging 66%
tense 55%
adventurous 44%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
sad 27%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 10%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 47%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.04

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