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The Novels and Romances of Edward Bulwer Lytton (Lord Lytton) ...: My novel
Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton · 1898
62/100
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There's real historical value in this sprawling Victorian portrait of English class life, and Bulwer-Lytton was hugely popular in his own day. But the prose is dated and verbose by modern standards, and it hasn't held up the way contemporaries like Dickens have — a niche pick for Victorian-lit fans more than general readers.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness65
Craft & writing60
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy70
Hype vs delivers45
Age-fit55
Human-eye read60
Penny’s verdict62
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