Cousin Phillis and Other Stories by Elizabeth Gaskell

Cousin Phillis and Other Stories

Elizabeth Gaskell with Heather Glen

267 pages first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Elizabeth Gaskell has long been one of the most popular of Victorian novelists, yet in her lifetime her shorter fictions were equally well loved, and they are among the most accomplished examples of the genre. The heart of this collection is Gaske...

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Community Reviews Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 57%
sad 36%
hopeful 26%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.34

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