Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Our Mutual Friend

Charles Dickens

127 pages • first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

John Harmon is a young man estranged from his family, yet on his way from South Africa to London to receive his inheritance. But, according to his father's will, he can only claim it if he marries Bella Wilfer, a beautiful London girl whom he has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews

Moods

mysterious 64%
challenging 54%
funny 52%
emotional 39%
dark 37%
reflective 37%
tense 21%
adventurous 15%
sad 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 15% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 44% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.99

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