606 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781528716178
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read & Co. Books
Publication date: 27 May 2020
Description
"South Riding" is a 1936 novel by Winifred Holtby, published posthumously. Set in fictional South Riding in Yorkshire, England, it revolves around the lives of young headmistress Sarah Burton, unhappy husband Robert Carne of Maythorpe Hall, social...
Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 40%
hopeful 30%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Child abuse, Death
606 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781528716178
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read & Co. Books
Publication date: 27 May 2020
Description
"South Riding" is a 1936 novel by Winifred Holtby, published posthumously. Set in fictional South Riding in Yorkshire, England, it revolves around the lives of young headmistress Sarah Burton, unhappy husband Robert Carne of Maythorpe Hall, social...
Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 40%
hopeful 30%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Child abuse, Death