Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York by Francis Spufford

Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York

Francis Spufford

303 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced
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The spectacular first novel from acclaimed nonfiction author Francis Spufford follows the adventures of a mysterious young man in mid-eighteenth century Manhattan, thirty years before the American Revolution, in “a first-class period entertainment...

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Moods

mysterious 73%
adventurous 64%
funny 35%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
emotional 20%
dark 16%
reflective 16%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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