Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin

Winter's Tale

Mark Helprin

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fiction historical magical realism romance reflective relaxing slow-paced
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New York City is subsumed in arctic winds, dark nights, and white lights, its life unfolds, for it is an extraordinary hive of the imagination, the greatest house ever built, and nothing exists that can check its vitality. One night in winter, Pet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,984 reviews

Moods

mysterious 62%
adventurous 57%
emotional 48%
reflective 46%
challenging 44%
hopeful 31%
sad 28%
inspiring 20%
funny 17%
tense 15%
relaxing 13%
dark 11%
lighthearted 8%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 17%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.31

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