272 pages • first pub 1930 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library/Random House (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cakes and Ale is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his extraordinary wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of t...
Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews
Moods
funny 33%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs
272 pages • first pub 1930 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library/Random House (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cakes and Ale is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his extraordinary wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of t...
Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews
Moods
funny 33%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs