The Irresistible Inheritance of Wilberforce by Paul Torday

The Irresistible Inheritance of Wilberforce

Paul Torday

308 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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From the bestselling author of the Richard & Judy selected SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN.  Late one summer evening, Wilberforce – rich, young, and work-obsessed – makes a detour on his way home to the vast undercroft of Caerlyon Hall, and the do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

sad 87%
emotional 62%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 25%
funny 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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