Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York by Francis Spufford

Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York

Francis Spufford

303 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

Description

The spectacular first novel from acclaimed nonfiction author Francis Spufford follows the adventures of a mysterious young man in mid-eighteenth century Manhattan, thirty years before the American Revolution, in “a first-class period entertainment...

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Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 64%
challenging 31%
funny 31%
informative 31%
dark 22%
reflective 20%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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