The Return of The Soldier by Rebecca West

The Return of The Soldier

Rebecca West

160 pages • first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

The soldier returns from the front to the three women who love him. His wife, Kitty, with her cold, moonlight beauty, and his devoted cousin Jenny wait in their exquisite home on the crest of the Harrow-weald. Margaret Allington, his first and lon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 77%
reflective 67%
challenging 17%
dark 17%
tense 15%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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