Less Than Angels by Barbara Pym

Less Than Angels

Barbara Pym

223 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A tale of a woman's romantic entanglements with two anthropologists--and the odd mating habits of humans--from the author of Jane and Prudence. Catherine Oliphant writes for women's magazines and lives comfortably with anthropologist Tom Mallow--a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 54%
relaxing 54%
reflective 45%
hopeful 18%
emotional 9%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.74

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