Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift

Mothering Sunday

Graham Swift

fiction historical literary romance reflective slow-paced

177 pages | first published 2016

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A luminous, intensely moving tale that begins with a secret lovers' assignation in the spring of 1924, then unfolds to reveal the whole of a remarkable life.Twenty-two-year-old Jane Fairchild has worked as a maid at an English country house since ...
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Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 56%
sad 50%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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