304 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141184029
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of the Daily Beast, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, and may in a moment of weakness make anothe...
Community Reviews Summary of 968 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 36%
reflective 16%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 23% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia
304 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141184029
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of the Daily Beast, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, and may in a moment of weakness make anothe...
Community Reviews Summary of 968 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 36%
reflective 16%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 23% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia