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896 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780198705031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 September 2016
Description
'Love is like any other luxury. You have no right to it unless you can afford it.'It is impossible to be sure who Melmotte is, let alone what exactly he has done. He is, seemingly, a gentleman, and a great financier, who penetrates to the heart of...
Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
lighthearted 26%
dark 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Sexual assault
896 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780198705031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 September 2016
Description
'Love is like any other luxury. You have no right to it unless you can afford it.'It is impossible to be sure who Melmotte is, let alone what exactly he has done. He is, seemingly, a gentleman, and a great financier, who penetrates to the heart of...
Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
lighthearted 26%
dark 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Sexual assault