The Virgin in the Garden by A.S. Byatt

The Virgin in the Garden

The Frederica Quartet #1

A.S. Byatt

432 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

The Virgin in the Garden is a wonderfully erudite entertainment in which enlightenment and sexuality, Elizabethan drama and contemporary comedy, intersect richly and unpredictably.

Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

challenging 62%
reflective 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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