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416 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099531951
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robert Merivel is a dissolute young medical student when an accident of fate leads him to the attention of King Charles II. Finding favour with the King, Merivel embarks on the time of his life, enthusiastically enjoying the luxury, women and wine...
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% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
416 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099531951
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robert Merivel is a dissolute young medical student when an accident of fate leads him to the attention of King Charles II. Finding favour with the King, Merivel embarks on the time of his life, enthusiastically enjoying the luxury, women and wine...
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% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis