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276 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140182330
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 20 April 1936
Description
Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published 1936, is a socially critical novel by George Orwell. It is set in 1930s London. The main theme is Gordon Comstock's romantic ambition to defy worship of the money-god and status, and the dismal life that...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,413 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
challenging 39%
sad 32%
tense 22%
funny 19%
emotional 17%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Alcohol, Sexual violenceModerate
Misogyny, Sexual assault, SexismMinor
Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent276 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140182330
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 20 April 1936
Description
Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published 1936, is a socially critical novel by George Orwell. It is set in 1930s London. The main theme is Gordon Comstock's romantic ambition to defy worship of the money-god and status, and the dismal life that...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,413 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
challenging 39%
sad 32%
tense 22%
funny 19%
emotional 17%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Alcohol, Sexual violenceModerate
Misogyny, Sexual assault, SexismMinor
Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent