Casting Off by Elizabeth Jane Howard

656 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Second World War has finally ended and so begins a new era of freedom and opportunity for the Cazalet family. Elizabeth Jane Howard's magnificent Cazalet Chronicles continues with Casting Off, the fourth novel in the saga. The Cazalet cousi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 70%
sad 64%
hopeful 47%
relaxing 17%
tense 17%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.91

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