The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

The Bridge of San Luis Rey

Thornton Wilder

154 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"The essence of Mr. Wilder's book is really the feeling in it; it is a 'notation of the heart' with sympathy. Gaily or sadly, but always with understanding, a belief in the miracle of love runs through it all." --Times Literary Supplement (London)...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,318 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 50%
sad 33%
challenging 32%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
dark 16%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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