How it All Began by Penelope Lively

How it All Began

Penelope Lively

256 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

How It All Began is the wonderful new novel from Booker Prize winner Penelope LivelyWhen... Charlotte is mugged and breaks her hip, her daughter Rose cannot accompany her employer Lord Peters to Manchester, which means his niece Marion has to go i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
lighthearted 58%
funny 41%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
relaxing 25%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.32

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