The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield

The Diary of a Provincial Lady

The Provincial Lady #1

E.M. Delafield

172 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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When Diary of a Provincial Lady was first published in 1930, critics on both sides of the Atlantic greeted it with enthusiasm. This charming, delightful and extremely funny book was named by booksellers in England the out of print novel most deser...

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Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 80%
reflective 29%
relaxing 25%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 25%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.85

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