Parnassus on wheels by Christopher Morley

Parnassus on wheels

Parnassus Series #1

Christopher Morley

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84 pages | first published 1917

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Parnassus on Wheels is Morley's first novel, about a fictional traveling book-selling business. The original owner of the business, Roger Mifflin, sells it to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is tired of taking care of her older brother, Andrew. Andr...
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Summary of 729 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 90%
funny 79%
adventurous 72%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 29%
relaxing 22%
reflective 14%
emotional 12%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

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