Departe de Kensington by Muriel Spark

Departe de Kensington

Muriel Spark

184 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

La douazeci si opt de ani, doamna Hawkins este o vaduva plinuta, „o femeie minunata“ si angajatul bun la toate al Editurii Ullswater, aproape ruinata dupa Al Doilea Razboi Mondial. Atat la slujba, cat si acasa, in pensiunea din Kensington, este in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 47%
reflective 36%
relaxing 13%
dark 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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