377 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781906462048
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persephone Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Monica Dickens, the great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, published Mariana in 1940 when she was only twenty-four years old. A bestseller in its time, Mariana is the often-comical story of a typical English girl growing up in the 1930s.A lively ...
Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 53%
hopeful 36%
relaxing 29%
inspiring 12%
sad 7%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Antisemitism, Body shaming, Sexism
377 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781906462048
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persephone Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Monica Dickens, the great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, published Mariana in 1940 when she was only twenty-four years old. A bestseller in its time, Mariana is the often-comical story of a typical English girl growing up in the 1930s.A lively ...
Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 53%
hopeful 36%
relaxing 29%
inspiring 12%
sad 7%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Antisemitism, Body shaming, Sexism