Our Mutual Friend by Michael Cotsell, Charles Dickens

Our Mutual Friend

Michael Cotsell, Charles Dickens

880 pages • first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Following his father's death John Harmon returns to London to claim his inheritance, but he finds he is eligible only if he marries Bella Wilfur. To observe her character he assumes another identity and secures work with his father's foreman, Mr B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,030 reviews

Moods

mysterious 59%
challenging 54%
funny 48%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
dark 27%
sad 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Character: 13% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.98

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