A Question of Upbringing by Anthony Powell

224 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

The opening novel in Anthony Powell's brilliant twelve-novel sequence, A Dance to the Music of Time.Discover the extraordinary life of Anthony Powell – captured by acclaimed biographer Hilary Spurling in Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time",

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
funny 37%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.61

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