fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

418 pages | first published 1814

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First published anonymously in 1814, "Waverley" was Sir Walter Scott's first novel and one of his most popular. The story is set in the Scotland of 1745 amidst the Jacobite uprising and follows the young Edward Waverley, an English officer in the ...
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Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
informative 54%
challenging 45%
funny 27%
reflective 27%
sad 18%
tense 18%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

2.99

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