Cakes and Ale by W. Somerset Maugham

Cakes and Ale

W. Somerset Maugham

fiction classics reflective relaxing slow-paced

196 pages | first published 1930

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Cakes and Ale is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his extraordinary wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of t...
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Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.44

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