No Fond Return of Love by Barbara Pym

No Fond Return of Love

Barbara Pym

254 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

Dulcie Mainwaring, the heroine of the book, is one of those excellent women who is always helping others and never looking out for herself- especially in the realms of love. The novel has a delicate tangle of schemes and unfulfilled dreams, hidden...

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Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 93%
funny 80%
hopeful 26%
reflective 26%
emotional 20%
relaxing 13%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.7

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