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432 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 019283312X
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel of social realism, The Odd Women reflects the major sexual and cultural issues of the late nineteenth century. Unlike the "New Woman" novels of the era which challenged the idea that the unmarried woman was superfluous, Gissing satirizes t...
Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
informative 36%
inspiring 26%
tense 21%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Addiction, Suicide
432 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 019283312X
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel of social realism, The Odd Women reflects the major sexual and cultural issues of the late nineteenth century. Unlike the "New Woman" novels of the era which challenged the idea that the unmarried woman was superfluous, Gissing satirizes t...
Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
informative 36%
inspiring 26%
tense 21%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Addiction, Suicide