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912 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449000724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
A masterpiece of breathtaking scope--a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families--the Wilsons, the Masons, the family of Porteus, the S...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,271 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 35%
reflective 32%
emotional 17%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal deathModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia
912 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449000724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
A masterpiece of breathtaking scope--a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families--the Wilsons, the Masons, the family of Porteus, the S...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,271 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 35%
reflective 32%
emotional 17%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal deathModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia