Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade by Patrick Dennis

Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade

Auntie Mame #1

Patrick Dennis

320 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

With a wit as sharp as a vodka stinger and a heart as free as her spirit, Auntie Mame burst onto the literary scene in 1955--and today remains one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary fiction.Wildly successful when it was first pub...

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Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

funny 97%
lighthearted 91%
adventurous 52%
relaxing 38%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
emotional 5%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | Plot: 17% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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