A Child of the Jago by Arthur Morrison, Peter Miles

A Child of the Jago

Arthur Morrison, Peter Miles

217 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Here is the only critical edition of Arthur Morrison's searing tale of life in the slums of London's East End. Peter Miles's comprehensive edition offers unrivalled contextual material about the book, its author, and the social debates to which it...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 85%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
informative 28%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.35

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