John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

John Halifax, Gentleman

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik with Augustus Hoppin (Illustrator)

492 pages first pub 1856 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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Dinah Maria Craik (born Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her 1856 novel John Halifax, Gentleman, which tells the tale of an orphan who ultimately achieves wealth and happiness.

Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.5

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