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752 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140434118
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 1995
Description
When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a terrible confession on his death-bed, he has little idea of the repercussions to come, for the secret he reveals involves the mysterious Lydia Gwilt: flame-haired temptress, bigamist, laudanum addict and hus...
Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
emotional 36%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 17% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Murder
752 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140434118
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 1995
Description
When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a terrible confession on his death-bed, he has little idea of the repercussions to come, for the secret he reveals involves the mysterious Lydia Gwilt: flame-haired temptress, bigamist, laudanum addict and hus...
Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
emotional 36%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 17% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Murder