La Regenta by John Rutherford, Leopoldo Alas

736 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Married to the retired magistrate of Vetusta, Ana Ozores cares deeply for her much older husband but feels stifled by the monotony of her life in the shabby and conservative provincial town. And when she embarks on a quest for fulfillment through ...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 306 reviews

Moods

reflective: 90%

sad: 60%

challenging: 40%

emotional: 40%

dark: 20%

relaxing: 20%

tense: 20%

inspiring: 10%

mysterious: 10%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
20% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
62% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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