Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley

Parnassus on Wheels

Parnassus Series #1

Christopher Morley

160 pages • first pub 1917 (editions) user-added

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Description

Parnassus on Wheels is Morley's first novel, about a fictional traveling book-selling business. The original owner of the business, Roger Mifflin, sells it to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is tired of taking care of her older brother, Andrew. Andr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 904 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 90%
funny 79%
adventurous 64%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 27%
emotional 9%
reflective 8%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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