The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley

The Go-Between

L.P. Hartley

132 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Leo Colston - a man haunted by the events of his past - vividly recalls his unwitting role acting as a go-between for the beautiful upper-class Marian and the tenant-farmer Ted. Their illicit love affair drags young Leo into an adult world of pass...

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Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 56%
sad 49%
dark 20%
tense 19%
mysterious 17%
challenging 14%
adventurous 11%
funny 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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