Arcadia by Lauren Groff

Arcadia

Lauren Groff

291 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the fields of western New York State in the 1970s, a few dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding a commune on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House. They include Abe, a master carpenter; Hannah, a baker and histo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,576 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 80%
sad 46%
hopeful 27%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
adventurous 13%
funny 13%
inspiring 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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