A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

A Far Cry from Kensington

Muriel Spark with William Boyd

192 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

After young publishing assistant and war widow Mrs Hawkins crosses swords with writer Hector Bartlett the repercussions are swift. Set in postwarliterary London, A Far Cry from Kensington is a mischievous and stylish tale of the cost of telling th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 47%
reflective 36%
relaxing 13%
dark 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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