The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald

The Beginning of Spring

Penelope Fitzgerald

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

256 pages | first published 1988

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It is March 1913, and the grand old city of Moscow is stirring herself to meet the beginning of spring. Change is in the air, and nowhere more so than at 22 Lipka Street, the home of English printer Frank Reid. One day Frank’s wife Nellie takes th...
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Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
funny 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.64

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