880 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008329730
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An extraordinary work of historical imagination this is Hilary Mantel s epic novel of the French Revolution.One of the ten books novels, memoirs and one very unusual biography that make up the 4th Estate Matchbook Classics series, a stunningly red...
Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
emotional 58%
dark 54%
informative 52%
reflective 50%
sad 43%
funny 18%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 34% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 22% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 5%Average rating
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Minor
Rape, Violence
880 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008329730
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An extraordinary work of historical imagination this is Hilary Mantel s epic novel of the French Revolution.One of the ten books novels, memoirs and one very unusual biography that make up the 4th Estate Matchbook Classics series, a stunningly red...
Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
emotional 58%
dark 54%
informative 52%
reflective 50%
sad 43%
funny 18%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 34% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 22% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Violence