The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean's Watch

Elizabeth Goudge

383 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious relaxing slow-paced

Description

Set in a Cathedral city in the 1870s, a remote town dominated by the great cathedral and its formidable Dean Adam Ayscough, who holds a deep love for his parishioners and townspeople. But the craggy, homely old Dean, lived locked in by shyness... ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
reflective 80%
inspiring 60%
relaxing 40%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.18

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