Crampton Hodnet by Barbara Pym

Crampton Hodnet

Barbara Pym

216 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

Life has a certain reassuring if not terribly exciting rhythm for the residents of North Oxford. Miss Morrow is content in her position as spinster companion to Miss Doggett, even if her employer and the woman’s social circle regard her as a piece...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
lighthearted 63%
reflective 36%
relaxing 31%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.83

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