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528 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780198729181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 December 2016
Description
'Because one book had a sort of success he imagined his struggles were over.'Scholarly, anxious Edwin Reardon had achieved a precarious career as the writer of serious fiction. On the strength of critical acclaim for his fourth novel, he has marri...
Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
dark 42%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
informative 15%
tense 15%
funny 10%
Pace
medium 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
DeathMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
528 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780198729181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 December 2016
Description
'Because one book had a sort of success he imagined his struggles were over.'Scholarly, anxious Edwin Reardon had achieved a precarious career as the writer of serious fiction. On the strength of critical acclaim for his fourth novel, he has marri...
Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
dark 42%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
informative 15%
tense 15%
funny 10%
Pace
medium 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
DeathMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury