The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark

The Girls of Slender Means

Muriel Spark

fiction classics historical reflective medium-paced

144 pages | first published 1963

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'It never really occurred to her that literary men, if they like women at all, do not want literary women but girls.' The May of Teck Club 'exists for the Pecuniary Convenience and Social Protection of Ladies of Slender Means below the age of Thir...
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Summary of 639 reviews

Moods

funny 53%
reflective 48%
lighthearted 44%
dark 23%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 30%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.55

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