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128 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141191263
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 August 2009
Description
In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his tr...
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Moods
reflective 57%
dark 34%
challenging 19%
funny 15%
sad 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 37%
medium 22%
Average rating
128 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141191263
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 August 2009
Description
In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
dark 34%
challenging 19%
funny 15%
sad 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 37%
medium 22%
Average rating