A Clergyman's Daughter by George Orwell

A Clergyman's Daughter

George Orwell

324 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Dorothy, the heroine of this novel, performs good works, cultivates good thoughts, and pricks her arm with a pin when a bad thought arises. She then has a series of unexpected and degrading adventures after becoming a victim of amnesia. Though she...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 50%
challenging 39%
sad 37%
emotional 33%
adventurous 25%
informative 19%
mysterious 15%
tense 13%
funny 9%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.45

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