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880 pages • first pub 1865 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 January 2009
Description
Following his father's death John Harmon returns to London to claim his inheritance, but he finds he is eligible only if he marries Bella Wilfur. To observe her character he assumes another identity and secures work with his father's foreman, Mr B...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,484 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
funny 48%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 39%
tense 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 78% | Plot: 13% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Child death, DeathMinor
Addiction, Sexual harassment, Ableism
880 pages • first pub 1865 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 January 2009
Description
Following his father's death John Harmon returns to London to claim his inheritance, but he finds he is eligible only if he marries Bella Wilfur. To observe her character he assumes another identity and secures work with his father's foreman, Mr B...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,484 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
funny 48%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 39%
tense 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 78% | Plot: 13% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Child death, DeathMinor
Addiction, Sexual harassment, Ableism