fiction classics historical lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

257 pages | first published 1853

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Elizabeth Gaskell's portrait of kindness, compassion, and hope Cranford depicts the lives and preoccupations of the inhabitants of a small village - their petty snobberies, appetite for gossip, and loyal support for each other in times of need Thi...
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Summary of 1977 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 68%
relaxing 47%
emotional 33%
hopeful 32%
reflective 25%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.64

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