The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Robert Tressell

632 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)

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This classic piece of working-class literature is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. With grim humour and pitiless realism Tressell reveals the lives and harts of his mates, their opinions of their betters, their political views...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

informative 63%
reflective 63%
challenging 50%
funny 36%
emotional 31%
inspiring 31%
sad 22%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.92

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