The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Irving Stone

776 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel of Michelangelo--the #1 New York Times bestseller in which both the artist and the man are brought to vivid, captivating life.  His time--the turbulent Renaissance, the years of poisoning princes, warring ...

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Moods

informative 88%
inspiring 64%
reflective 45%
emotional 41%
challenging 25%
adventurous 19%
sad 19%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
relaxing 5%
dark 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 9%

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4.11

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