A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge

344 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Who was Gabriel Ferranti? Why had he disappeared?Jocelyn Irvin has just returned from the Boer War with an incurably lamed leg. He heads for the cathedral town or Torminster, where he recovers his love of life in the invigorating company of his co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
hopeful 77%
inspiring 55%
emotional 44%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 33%
lighthearted 22%
dark 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.22

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