Wieland and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist by Charles Brockden Brown

Wieland and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist

Charles Brockden Brown

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A terrifying account of the fallibility of the human mind and, by extension, of democracy itself, Wieland brilliantly reflects the psychological, social, and political concerns of the early American republic. In the fragmentary sequel, Memoirs, Br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 64%
mysterious 57%
challenging 35%
reflective 28%
sad 21%
emotional 14%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.17

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