Our Mutual Friend by Michael Cotsell, Charles Dickens

Our Mutual Friend

Michael Cotsell, Charles Dickens

880 pages • first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Following his father's death John Harmon returns to London to claim his inheritance, but he finds he is eligible only if he marries Bella Wilfur. To observe her character he assumes another identity and secures work with his father's foreman, Mr B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,482 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
challenging 57%
funny 47%
dark 41%
reflective 41%
emotional 39%
tense 20%
sad 17%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Plot: 13% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.99

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