The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

The Enchanted April

Elizabeth von Arnim with Cathleen Schine (Contributor)

247 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A recipe for happiness: four women, one medieval Italian castle, plenty of wisteria, and solitude as needed. The women at the center of The Enchanted April are alike only in their dissatisfaction with their everyday lives. They find each other—...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,832 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
relaxing 55%
reflective 51%
hopeful 50%
funny 45%
inspiring 24%
emotional 19%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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