Cousin Phillis and Other Tales by Elizabeth Gaskell

Cousin Phillis and Other Tales

Elizabeth Gaskell

384 pages first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Description

This selection of seven of Gaskell\'s best short stories and dates from 1855. It includes "Lizzie Leigh," "The Old Nurse\'s Story," "Half a Life-time Ago," "Lois the Witch," "The Crooked Branch," "Curious, if True," and "Cousin Phillis."

Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 57%
sad 36%
hopeful 26%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.34

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