The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald

The Beginning of Spring

Penelope Fitzgerald

188 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

In March 1913, Frank Reid's wife abruptly leaves him and Moscow for her native England. Naturally, she takes their daughters and son with her. The children, however, only make it as far as the train station - and even after returning home remain u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
funny 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.64

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