Scan barcode
196 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099282778
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cakes and Ale is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his extraordinary wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of t...
Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews
Moods
funny 45%
emotional 29%
lighthearted 29%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs
196 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099282778
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cakes and Ale is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his extraordinary wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of t...
Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews
Moods
funny 45%
emotional 29%
lighthearted 29%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs