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224 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950609
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generat...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,863 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 44%
reflective 41%
mysterious 39%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 34% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Violence, Child deathMinor
Torture, Animal death, Domestic abuse
224 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950609
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generat...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,863 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 44%
reflective 41%
mysterious 39%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 34% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Violence, Child deathMinor
Torture, Animal death, Domestic abuse