368 pages • first pub 1894 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1894, the story of the diva Trilby O'Ferrall and her mentor, Svengali, has entered the mythology of that period alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes. Immensely popular for years, the novel led to a hit play, a series of popular...
Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
lighthearted 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism
368 pages • first pub 1894 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1894, the story of the diva Trilby O'Ferrall and her mentor, Svengali, has entered the mythology of that period alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes. Immensely popular for years, the novel led to a hit play, a series of popular...
Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
lighthearted 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism