fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

872 pages | first published 1921

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The Forsyte Saga is John Galsworthy's monumental chronicle of the lives of the moneyed Forsytes, a family whose values are constantly at war with its passions. The story of Soames Forsyte's marriage to the beautiful and rebellious Irene, and its e...
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Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 61%
challenging 30%
relaxing 23%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 78%
fast 14%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.0

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