The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

Ernest Hemingway

251 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced

Description

The quintessential novel of the Lost Generation, The Sun Also Rises is one of Ernest Hemingway's masterpieces, and a classic example of his spare but powerful writing style. A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I ...

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Moods

reflective 65%
adventurous 41%
emotional 36%
sad 31%
funny 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 11%
tense 9%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.45

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