Alexander's Bridge by Willa Cather

Alexander's Bridge

Willa Cather

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

196 pages | first published 1912

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Bartley Alexander, a construction engineer, is a middle-aged man torn between Winifred, his demanding American wife, and Hilda Burgoyne, his alluring British mistress. Alexander's relationship with Hilda erodes his sense of honor and eventually pr...
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Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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