Ruth: By Elizabeth Gaskell - Illustrated by Elizabeth Gaskell

Ruth: By Elizabeth Gaskell - Illustrated

Elizabeth Gaskell

347 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Ruth Hilton is an orphaned young seamstress who catches the eye of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 74%
reflective 65%
challenging 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
tense 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 28%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.69

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