362 pages • first pub 1794 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199232062
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
In William Godwin's dark psychological novel of paranoia and persecution, the eponymous hero is a guileless young servant who enters the employment of Ferdinando Falkland, a cosmopolitan and benevolent country gentleman. Falkland is subject to fit...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 55%
adventurous 44%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
sad 27%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 10%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 47%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Police brutality, Gaslighting, ConfinementMinor
Sexual assault
362 pages • first pub 1794 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199232062
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
In William Godwin's dark psychological novel of paranoia and persecution, the eponymous hero is a guileless young servant who enters the employment of Ferdinando Falkland, a cosmopolitan and benevolent country gentleman. Falkland is subject to fit...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 55%
adventurous 44%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
sad 27%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 10%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 47%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Police brutality, Gaslighting, ConfinementMinor
Sexual assault