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528 pages • first pub 1849 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853260643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 August 1993
Description
With an Introduction and Notes by Sally Minogue The Shirley of the title is a woman of independent means; her friend Caroline is not. Both struggle with what a woman's role is and can be. Their male counterparts - Louis, the powerless tutor, and R...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,846 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
challenging 31%
hopeful 23%
informative 16%
relaxing 14%
funny 12%
lighthearted 11%
tense 10%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 6%
dark 5%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, ClassismModerate
Religious bigotry, Gun violence, ViolenceMinor
Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship
528 pages • first pub 1849 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853260643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 August 1993
Description
With an Introduction and Notes by Sally Minogue The Shirley of the title is a woman of independent means; her friend Caroline is not. Both struggle with what a woman's role is and can be. Their male counterparts - Louis, the powerless tutor, and R...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,846 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
challenging 31%
hopeful 23%
informative 16%
relaxing 14%
funny 12%
lighthearted 11%
tense 10%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 6%
dark 5%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, ClassismModerate
Religious bigotry, Gun violence, ViolenceMinor
Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship