A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner

A Rose for Emily

William Faulkner

fiction classics horror short stories emotional slow-paced

36 pages | first published 1930

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Emily is a member of a family in the antebellum Southern aristocracy; after the Civil War, the family has fallen on hard times.
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Summary of 1925 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 62%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
sad 18%
emotional 14%
challenging 9%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 41%
slow 37%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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