Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield

Diary of a Provincial Lady

The Provincial Lady #1

E.M. Delafield

576 pages • first pub 1930 (editions) user-added

fiction classics lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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When Diary of a Provincial Lady was first published in 1933, 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 o.p. novel most deserving of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 86%
relaxing 34%
reflective 26%
informative 8%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 28%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.83

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