386 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 December 2008
Description
A novel of social realism, The Odd Women reflects the major sexual and cultural issues of the late nineteenth century. Unlike the "New Woman" novels of the era which challenged the idea that the unmarried woman was superfluous, Gissing satirizes t...
Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
informative 39%
inspiring 24%
dark 18%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Addiction, Suicide
386 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 December 2008
Description
A novel of social realism, The Odd Women reflects the major sexual and cultural issues of the late nineteenth century. Unlike the "New Woman" novels of the era which challenged the idea that the unmarried woman was superfluous, Gissing satirizes t...
Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
informative 39%
inspiring 24%
dark 18%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Addiction, Suicide