740 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538263
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
Wives and Daughters, Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel, is regarded by many as her masterpiece. Molly Gibson is the daughter of the doctor in the small provincial town of Hollingford. Her widowed father marries a second time to give Molly the woman's...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,114 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 59%
reflective 59%
relaxing 36%
hopeful 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Stalking, Death of parentModerate
Racism, Terminal illness, Racial slursMinor
Xenophobia, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse
740 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538263
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
Wives and Daughters, Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel, is regarded by many as her masterpiece. Molly Gibson is the daughter of the doctor in the small provincial town of Hollingford. Her widowed father marries a second time to give Molly the woman's...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,114 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 59%
reflective 59%
relaxing 36%
hopeful 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Stalking, Death of parentModerate
Racism, Terminal illness, Racial slursMinor
Xenophobia, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse