40 Love by Madeleine Wickham

288 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction romance funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Everyone wins this game of literary tennis, a comedy of manners about envy in which Wickham skewers the nouveau riche. At their country estate, Patrick Chance and his wife host a weekend tennis party. As four couples gather on the sunny terrace,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
funny 71%
emotional 28%
relaxing 28%
challenging 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 37%
fast 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

2.66

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