The House Of The Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The House Of The Seven Gables

Nathaniel Hawthorne

302 pages • first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of a family founded on evil, and seeking redemption through the power of love. The greedy Colonel Pyncheon builds his house on cursed land, causing it to be haunted by evil ghosts, setting generations of the fami...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,972 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 61%
reflective 38%
challenging 27%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
sad 14%
funny 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 12%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.16

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