The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith

The Vicar of Wakefield

Oliver Goldsmith

fiction classics funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

224 pages | first published 1766

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The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling with adversity. When Dr Primrose loses his fortune in a disastrous investment, his idyllic life in the country is shattered and he is forced to move with his...
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Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
hopeful 55%
lighthearted 55%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
reflective 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.09

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