Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell

Ruth

Elizabeth Gaskell

37 hours • first pub 1853 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Ruth Hilton is an orphaned young seamstress who catches the eye of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 470 reviews

Moods

sad 71%
emotional 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 9%
tense 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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