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A Rogue's Life

Wilkie Collins
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A Rogue's Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Wilkie Collins

A Rogue's Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

159

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1850s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Rogue's Life by Wilkie Collins follows a man's adventurous journey through Victorian society as he navigates various roles and encounters. The narrative highlights personal growth, resilience, and adaptation amidst challenges. As the protagonist explores different facets of life, he learns invaluable lessons about identity and self-discovery within the confines of social expectations.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,265 ratings

62%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Rogue's Life by Wilkie Collins is praised for its engaging prose and humor, capturing the life of an unrepentant rogue with charm and wit. Critics admire Collins' skill in character development and narrative style, though some find the plot meandering and less compelling compared to his other works. Overall, it's appreciated for light entertainment rather than depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Rogue's Life?

A reader who enjoys A Rogue's Life by Wilkie Collins likely appreciates Victorian-era literature with elements of humor, adventure, and social critique. Fans of similar works such as Dickens's David Copperfield or Thackeray's Vanity Fair may find this novel engaging for its witty narrative and insight into 19th-century society.

3.9

1,265 ratings

62%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

159

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1850s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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