Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York by Francis Spufford

Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York

Francis Spufford

303 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

Description

The spectacular first novel from acclaimed nonfiction author Francis Spufford follows the adventures of a mysterious young man in mid-eighteenth century Manhattan, thirty years before the American Revolution, in “a first-class period entertainment...

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Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
adventurous 61%
challenging 35%
funny 30%
informative 30%
dark 17%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 17%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.8

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