John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

John Halifax, Gentleman

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

544 pages first pub 1856 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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John Halifax, Gentleman tells the story of an orphan boy whose first words in the story are, 'Sir, I want work; may I earn a penny?'By hard work, diligent study and an unshakeable faith in his God, John attains wealth and happiness, despite much h...

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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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