A Child of the Jago by Arthur Morrison

A Child of the Jago

Arthur Morrison

300 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

This novel, first published in 1896, is the story of Dick Perrot, born and bred in the Jago; but it is also a brilliant portrait of the community. The Jago is a London slum where crime and violence are the only way of life, and from which there is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 80%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.39

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