Poor Cow by Nell Dunn

Poor Cow

Nell Dunn

141 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in 1967, this novel tells the story of Joy living amongst the shiftless poor in London. Her life is made tolerable by her love for her child. Nell Dunn is the author of Up the Junction which won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Pri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
dark 66%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.58

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