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386 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 December 2008
Description
A novel of social realism, The Odd Women reflects the major sexual and cultural issues of the late nineteenth century. Unlike the "New Woman" novels of the era which challenged the idea that the unmarried woman was superfluous, Gissing satirizes t...
Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
informative 36%
inspiring 26%
tense 21%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
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Classism, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Suicide, Addiction386 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 December 2008
Description
A novel of social realism, The Odd Women reflects the major sexual and cultural issues of the late nineteenth century. Unlike the "New Woman" novels of the era which challenged the idea that the unmarried woman was superfluous, Gissing satirizes t...
Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
informative 36%
inspiring 26%
tense 21%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Classism, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Suicide, Addiction