A Child of the Jago by Arthur Morrison

A Child of the Jago

Arthur Morrison

208 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

This novel, first published in 1896, is the story of Dick Perrot, born and bred in the Jago; but it is also a brilliant portrait of the community. The Jago is a London slum where crime and violence are the only way of life, and from which there is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.41

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