471 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192816696
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Ruth Hilton, an orphan and dressmaker's assistant, is seduced and heartlessly deserted by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. Mrs Gaskell tells the story of Ruth's love for her child; her new life in the home of Thurston Benson, a dissenting minister; ...
Community Reviews Summary of 470 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 9%
tense 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationshipMinor
Ableism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry471 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192816696
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Ruth Hilton, an orphan and dressmaker's assistant, is seduced and heartlessly deserted by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. Mrs Gaskell tells the story of Ruth's love for her child; her new life in the home of Thurston Benson, a dissenting minister; ...
Community Reviews Summary of 470 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 9%
tense 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationshipMinor
Ableism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry