The Priory by Dorothy Whipple

The Priory

Dorothy Whipple

fiction classics informative reflective medium-paced

536 pages | first published 1939

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The setting for this, the third novel by Dorothy Whipple Persephone have published, is Saunby Priory, a large house somewhere in England which has seen better times. We are shown the two Marwood girls, who are nearly grown-up, their father, the wi...
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Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 57%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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