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752 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140434118
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 1995
Description
When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a terrible confession on his death-bed, he has little idea of the repercussions to come, for the secret he reveals involves the mysterious Lydia Gwilt: flame-haired temptress, bigamist, laudanum addict and hus...
Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
dark 42%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 18% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Murder752 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140434118
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 1995
Description
When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a terrible confession on his death-bed, he has little idea of the repercussions to come, for the secret he reveals involves the mysterious Lydia Gwilt: flame-haired temptress, bigamist, laudanum addict and hus...
Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
dark 42%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 18% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Murder