The Man of Feeling by Henry MacKenzie

The Man of Feeling

Henry MacKenzie

119 pages first pub 1771 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Mackenzie's hugely popular novel of 1771 is the foremost work of the sentimental movement, in which sentiment and sensibility were allied with true virtue, and sensitivity is the mark of the man of feeling. The hero, Harley, is followed in a serie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 64%
challenging 28%
informative 21%
sad 14%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 73%
fast 13%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

2.5

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