fiction classics historical lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1853

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'It is very pleasant dining with a bachelor...I only hope it is not improper; so many pleasant things are!'A portrait of the residents of an English country town in the mid nineteenth century, Cranford relates the adventures of Miss Matty and Miss...
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Summary of 1981 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 68%
relaxing 47%
emotional 33%
hopeful 31%
reflective 25%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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