A Clergyman's Daughter by George Orwell

A Clergyman's Daughter

George Orwell

320 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Intimidated by her father, the rector of Knype Hill, Dorothy performs her submissive roles of dutiful daughter and bullied housekeeper. Her thoughts are taken up with the costumes she is making for the church school play, by the hopelessness of pr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 65%
sad 55%
challenging 40%
adventurous 35%
emotional 30%
mysterious 25%
tense 20%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 21%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.47

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