The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith

The Vicar of Wakefield

Oliver Goldsmith

fiction classics funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

missing duration info | first published 1766

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First published in 1766 and a perennial favorite since then, The Vicar of Wakefield is built around the na ve but lovable figure of Dr. Primrose. He and his family live in rural bliss until disaster threatens to destroy their happiness: abduction,...
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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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