William - An Englishman by Cicely Hamilton

William - An Englishman

Cicely Hamilton with Nicola Beauman

226 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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William was 'written in a rage in 1918; this extraordinary novel... is a passionate assertion of the futility of war' (the Spectator). Its author had been an actress and suffragette; after 1914 she worked at the Scottish Women's Hospital at Royaum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.29

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