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241 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780713156003
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Edward Arnold
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
Set in the elegant Edwardian world of Cambridge undergraduate life, this story by a master novelist introduces us to Maurice Hall when he is fourteen. We follow him through public school and Cambridge, and on into his father's firm, Hill and Hall,...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,337 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
hopeful 48%
sad 40%
challenging 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
dark 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, ClassismModerate
Misogyny
241 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780713156003
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Edward Arnold
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
Set in the elegant Edwardian world of Cambridge undergraduate life, this story by a master novelist introduces us to Maurice Hall when he is fourteen. We follow him through public school and Cambridge, and on into his father's firm, Hill and Hall,...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,337 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
hopeful 48%
sad 40%
challenging 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
dark 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, ClassismModerate
Misogyny