South Riding An English Landscape by Winifred Holtby

South Riding An English Landscape

Winifred Holtby

510 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Winifred Holtby's greatest novel was published posthumouslyWinifred Holtby's masterpiece is a rich evocation of the lives and relationships of the characters of South Riding. Sarah Burton, the fiery y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 52%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
dark 5%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.9

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