Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York by Francis Spufford

Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York

Francis Spufford

470 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

Description

The spectacular first novel from acclaimed nonfiction author Francis Spufford follows the adventures of a mysterious young man in mid-eighteenth century Manhattan, thirty years before the American Revolution, in “a first-class period entertainment...

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Community Reviews Summary of 810 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
adventurous 62%
funny 37%
challenging 33%
informative 31%
dark 19%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
sad 13%
tense 13%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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