A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

A Far Cry from Kensington

Muriel Spark

176 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Rich and slim, the celebrated author Nancy Hawkins takes us in hand and leads us back to her threadbare years in postwar London, where she spends her days working for a mad, near-bankrupt publisher ("of very good books") and her nights dispensing ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 47%
reflective 36%
relaxing 13%
dark 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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