Confusion by Elizabeth Jane Howard

481 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

London and Sussex, 1942. The English family in turmoil...The long, dark days of struggle provide the poignant background to the third book of the Cazalet Chronicle. As the war enters its fourth year, chaos has become a way of life.Both in the stil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 73%
sad 50%
tense 26%
funny 19%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 19%
relaxing 19%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
adventurous 7%
dark 3%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 40%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.28

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