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233 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241951514
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 08 September 1932
Description
A hilarious and merciless parody of rural melodramas and one of the best-loved comic novels of all time, Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons is beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. 'We are not like other folk, maybe, but...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,431 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 87%
relaxing 21%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
dark 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassmentModerate
Fatphobia, Mental illness, HomophobiaMinor
Incest, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts
233 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241951514
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 08 September 1932
Description
A hilarious and merciless parody of rural melodramas and one of the best-loved comic novels of all time, Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons is beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. 'We are not like other folk, maybe, but...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,431 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 87%
relaxing 21%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
dark 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassmentModerate
Fatphobia, Mental illness, HomophobiaMinor
Incest, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts