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740 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192838391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in English society before the 1832 Reform Bill, Wives and Daughters centres on the story of youthful Molly Gibson, brought up from childhood by her father. When he remarries, a new step-sister enters Molly's quiet life – loveable, but worldly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,774 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
lighthearted 52%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Stalking, Death of parentModerate
Racism, Terminal illness, AntisemitismMinor
Emotional abuse, Classism, Xenophobia740 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192838391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in English society before the 1832 Reform Bill, Wives and Daughters centres on the story of youthful Molly Gibson, brought up from childhood by her father. When he remarries, a new step-sister enters Molly's quiet life – loveable, but worldly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,774 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
lighthearted 52%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Stalking, Death of parentModerate
Racism, Terminal illness, AntisemitismMinor
Emotional abuse, Classism, Xenophobia