Ariel by Sylvia Plath

Ariel

Sylvia Plath

fiction classics feminism poetry challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

128 pages | first published 1965

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Sylvia Plath's celebrated collection.When Sylvia Plath died, she not only left behind a prolific life but also her unpublished literary masterpiece, Ariel. Her husband, Ted Hughes, brought the collection to life in 1966, and its publication garner...
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Moods

dark 78%
emotional 72%
reflective 68%
sad 52%
challenging 42%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 31%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 75% | Character: 19% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 83% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

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4.09

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