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510 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006136545
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fontana Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Winifred Holtby's greatest novel was published posthumouslyWinifred Holtby's masterpiece is a rich evocation of the lives and relationships of the characters of South Riding. Sarah Burton, the fiery y...
Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 40%
hopeful 32%
challenging 16%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
dark 4%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Animal death, Mental illness
510 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006136545
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fontana Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Winifred Holtby's greatest novel was published posthumouslyWinifred Holtby's masterpiece is a rich evocation of the lives and relationships of the characters of South Riding. Sarah Burton, the fiery y...
Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 40%
hopeful 32%
challenging 16%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
dark 4%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Animal death, Mental illness