Reviews

Mapp and Lucia by E.F. Benson

lrb0135's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book all the way through.

Not that Mapp & Lucia should be viewed through a feminist framework at all, but I thought to myself while reading how odd it was that a man wrote a novel in which I as a woman feel so seen. This is the first male author to do this for me. I'm not sure if that says more about me or Benson.
 
I had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading this, and I hope Benson's other works are just as rib-tickling and riotous, especially Lucia's and Mapp's other adventures. What a gem!

ktchi's review

3.0

I think this book was written around 1920. It pokes fun at this woman who is trying her hardest to live up to her own expectations of a modern, learned woman. I guess it would be called a social satire... it is one of a series. I would be interested in getting my hands on the rest of the series.

chairmanbernanke's review against another edition

3.0

Another novel of social happenings

gavinj90's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

chrisannee's review

4.0

Leisurely stroll through a small town and the rivalry of it's two leading female citizens. Some of the civilized barbs are hard to find because our code of conduct is so different now but, even though I miss some, Benson always includes one or two stories that give me a good chuckle. In this one he had some clever subtle foreshadowing. Curious to know if Mapp will go through with it...

captainoz's review

Really irritating.

readingfar's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

libraryassistant_4th's review

3.0

So funny! Probably even 3-1/2 stars. Sometimes I got a bit tired of their machinations, tho.

stephreads43's review against another edition

3.0

Didn't really have much of a plot. Just went from one fete to bridge game, to dinner to another polite society outting. Could be a little boring at times, and hysterical at others. A good read, but sometimes drudgery to get through.

mgespi's review against another edition

5.0

40/2022 Para el club de lectura he releído esta maravilla.

Es la cuarta novela de la serie de estos personajes, pero se puede leer fenomenal sin haber leído las anteriores en las que nos cuentan sus historias por separado.

Son ricas, están ociosas y les gusta hacer el mal, así que cuando acaban viviendo en el mismo pueblo, hay mucho mal que hacer y solamente una de ellas puede ser la mandamás y claro, se dedican a intentar manipularse la una a la otra y a todos los demás que están a su alrededor.

Es todo muy divertido pero es que tiene un episodio que no puedes parar de reír. Dadle, que me lo vais a agradecer. También hay serie