Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell

Ruth

Elizabeth Gaskell with Angus Easson (Contributor)

432 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 581 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
reflective 64%
challenging 20%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 13%
tense 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 30%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.69

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