Some Tame Gazelle  by Barbara Pym

Some Tame Gazelle

Barbara Pym

252 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Description

Barbara Pym is a master at capturing the subtle mayhem that takes place in the apparent quiet of the English countryside. Some Tame Gazelle, first published in Britain nearly 50 years ago, was the first of Pym's nine novels, all being reprinted by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 85%
relaxing 40%
reflective 30%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.84

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