Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore

Lorna Doone

R. D. Blackmore

750 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy literary slow-paced

Description

First published in 1869, Lorna Doone is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of seventeenth-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 22%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 36%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.52

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