The Company She Keeps by Mary McCarthy
The Company She Keeps

Mary McCarthy

The Company She Keeps

Mary McCarthy

223 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

This is the author's first novel, which relates the experiences of a young bohemian intellectual. The six episodes create a fascinating portrait of a New York social circle of the 1930s. McCarthy's bold insight and virtuoso style won her immediate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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