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225 pages • first pub 1948 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0140008535
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
Since it was published in 1948, this compassionate first novel has become a favourite with generations of Australian readers. The Harp in the South is a nostalgic and moving portrait of the eventful family life of the Darcys, of Number Twelve-and...
Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
sad 44%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
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Ableism, Racism, Antisemitism225 pages • first pub 1948 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0140008535
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
Since it was published in 1948, this compassionate first novel has become a favourite with generations of Australian readers. The Harp in the South is a nostalgic and moving portrait of the eventful family life of the Darcys, of Number Twelve-and...
Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
sad 44%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Racism, Antisemitism