432 pages • first pub 1870 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140439267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 May 2002
Description
Charles Dickens's final, unfinished novel, and one that has puzzled readers and inspired writers since its publication Edwin Drood is contracted to marry orphan Rosa Bud when he comes of age, but when they find that duty has gradually replaced aff...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
adventurous 31%
tense 28%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use
432 pages • first pub 1870 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140439267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 May 2002
Description
Charles Dickens's final, unfinished novel, and one that has puzzled readers and inspired writers since its publication Edwin Drood is contracted to marry orphan Rosa Bud when he comes of age, but when they find that duty has gradually replaced aff...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
adventurous 31%
tense 28%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use