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371 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670831098
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robert Merivel, son of a glove maker and an aspiring physician, finds his fortunes transformed when he is given a position at the court of King Charles II. Merivel slips easily into a life of luxury and idleness, enthusiastically enjoying the wome...
Community Reviews Summary of 364 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
funny 45%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 37%
hopeful 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
371 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670831098
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robert Merivel, son of a glove maker and an aspiring physician, finds his fortunes transformed when he is given a position at the court of King Charles II. Merivel slips easily into a life of luxury and idleness, enthusiastically enjoying the wome...
Community Reviews Summary of 364 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
funny 45%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 37%
hopeful 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis