The Cider House Rules by John Irving
The Cider House Rules
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John Irving
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The Cider House Rules

John Irving

598 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 4,847 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 75%
sad 37%
dark 30%
challenging 26%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
funny 20%
informative 16%
adventurous 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.04

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