569 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140620245
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 26 November 1859
Description
Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter is drawn into the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, who has a taste for w...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,413 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 49%
adventurous 37%
emotional 24%
challenging 17%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Fatphobia, Toxic relationshipModerate
Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, SexismMinor
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Kidnapping
569 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140620245
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 26 November 1859
Description
Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter is drawn into the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, who has a taste for w...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,413 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 49%
adventurous 37%
emotional 24%
challenging 17%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Fatphobia, Toxic relationshipModerate
Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, SexismMinor
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Kidnapping