224 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950609
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generat...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,725 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 40%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
challenging 20%
emotional 18%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Child death, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty
224 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950609
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generat...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,725 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 40%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
challenging 20%
emotional 18%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Child death, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty