Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym

Some Tame Gazelle

Barbara Pym with Mavis Cheek (Contributor)

254 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Description

'It was odd that Harriet should always have been so fond of curates. They were so immature and always made the same kind of conversation. Now the Archdeacon was altogether different . . . ' Together yet alone, the Misses Bede occupy the central...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 76%
reflective 46%
hopeful 30%
emotional 23%
relaxing 23%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.86

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