319 pages • first pub 1971 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the elegant Edwardian world of Cambridge undergraduate life, this story by a master novelist introduces us to Maurice Hall when he is fourteen. We follow him through public school and Cambridge, and into his father's firm. In a highly struc...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,933 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
hopeful 46%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
dark 9%
funny 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, MisogynyModerate
ClassismMinor
Bullying319 pages • first pub 1971 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the elegant Edwardian world of Cambridge undergraduate life, this story by a master novelist introduces us to Maurice Hall when he is fourteen. We follow him through public school and Cambridge, and into his father's firm. In a highly struc...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,933 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
hopeful 46%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
dark 9%
funny 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, MisogynyModerate
ClassismMinor
Bullying