The Nether World by George Gissing

The Nether World

George Gissing

404 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Nether World (1889), generally regarded as the finest of Gissing's early novels, is a highly dramatic, sometimes violent tale of man's caustic vision shaped by the bitter personal experience of poverty. This tale of intrigue depicts life among...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
emotional 87%
sad 87%
challenging 50%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
informative 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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