The Slaves of Solitude by Patrick Hamilton

The Slaves of Solitude

Patrick Hamilton

96 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

1943, Henley-on-Thames. The war forces Miss Roach to flee London for the Rosamund Tea Rooms boarding house, which is as grey and lonely as its residents. From the safety of these new quarters, her war now consists of a thousand petty humiliations,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
funny 57%
sad 57%
emotional 42%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.06

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