The Man of Feeling by Henry MacKenzie, Brian Vickers, Stephen Bending

160 pages first pub 1771 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Mackenzie's hugely popular novel of 1771 is the foremost work of the sentimental movement, in which sentiment and sensibility were allied with true virtue, and sensitivity is the mark of the man of feeling. The hero, Harley, is followed in a serie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

2.49

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